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Thread: Shaker style end table (part 2)

  1. #16
    That came out really nice. The waterlox finish looks amazing... how did you apply it and how many coats?

  2. #17
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    My first time using Waterlox, so I got a lot of tips from SMC. I used the Original High Gloss Finish and wiped it on with the blue paper towels. It was thinned 50/50 with mineral spirits. I honestly lost count of the number of coats. Maybe 10 on the body and 15 on the top? Sanded it lightly with micro-mesh between each of the last few coats. One thing I found (that I think was mentioned on here) was that the finish worked best if it had a full day to dry between coats. For surface prep, all the surfaces were planed with a smoother, and not sanded.

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    Great job! While it looks awesome now, it'll really look spectacular in a few months after the cherry has darkened!

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    I really like the contrast from the three boards you used, better than had it all come from one. It will age but I think the relative difference in color will remain. Beautiful design and workmanship, definitely a case of less is more.

    John

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