Oh NO - Paint!

Painting the right project is appropriate. You shouldn’t apologize for your own interpretation.

I like the idea of distressing projects, too. I once saw a program where a woodworker beat the top of a bookcase or table (I can’t recall) with a length of chain to add “character.” It was really cool. One of my favorite pieces is a walnut drop-leaf table at the school where I work. I has hand-planed marks on the top. It distinguishes it from the ordinary a good deal.

very beautiful project

-- jeanmarc manosque france

...and if you get tired of it you can always paint it.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Very nice. I love the dovetails on a painted table.

-- Jim

great looking. sometimes paint is the answer

-- making sawdust....

Very nice. Not only it’s cool, the place where it sits will look cool too.

..but do not paint figured wood and the expensive one.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

I’d say mission accomplished. Paint is appropriate on this project.

Nice job.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

I’m not usre I agree with faux distressing, but the furniture in my house takes such a beating, I want it to start out as good as possible. Life will take care of the rest. I do like this a bunch. The color choice is particularly nice when matcehd with the hardware. Thanks for posting

Thanks for all the comments. My wife likes it and it did turn out well.

-- Tim from Iowa City, IA

“the customer/ boss is always right”. It looks great.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

I love it and it sure would look nice in my house with my lovely green walls!

oh .. and yes, painting is fine but NEVER NEVER NEVER paint walnut or you’ll never hear the last of it! Sigh.. ((lesson learned)) .. but it was a snowman.. and snowmen should be white not dark brown!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I agree… this is a case where paint makes the project sing…

Nice looking piece.

-- Ryno

Tim,

Don’t feel so bad. Fine Woodworking did a feature on Milk Paint in one of the latest issues and look at all the kitchen cabinets, they are painted.

Looks good. Like the DT on the drawer.

-- Makin' Sawdust!!!

I think it looks pretty nice. Nice piece.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

MsDebbieP – I have a feeling there may be a story in there somewhere … I think it would be hard for me to paint walnut, maple, cherry, oak or any other hardwood for that matter. In this case I used Cyprus, which I picked up 600 bf for $75. I don’t feel so bad. I am over it. :) I do appreciate all the comments. I am sure there will be more projects that will “require” painting. :)

-- Tim from Iowa City, IA

I know how the wife projects go – Reference my beach collection projects! Great color paint! And nice dovetails -

-- Erica - I'll be out in the Man Cave - Bring me some meatloaf!

charming piece. I like the color. Hope you had fun making it.

Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Welcome to lumberjocks

Hey ! I grew up in Ames – Nevada – Boone !!!

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

I’m with the others… Don’t apologize for painting.

We can’t think of paint as a cover-up, as often it’s just the thing to use.

-- - Please help keep Lumberjocks an enjoyable escape by refusing to participate in political discussions. Simply spit out the bait and ignore the thread...

the painted walnut.. but not all of the wood – not his hat… just his body, that should be white, don’t you think? :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

A beautiful peice.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

very nice.

but i agree with HokieMojo – i dont see the need to distress finishes – not for my purposes anyway. it will get that way soon enough.

That’s really nice. Great paint job too.

-- Remember, measure twice, cut once