Coffee Table -Day by Day

[Jeff Horton]

I can't blame my wife but I wish I could. The big lesson is listen to the inner voice. I knew better so it's my fault. I did test this on a small part but I still knew better. Anyway, the LOML looked it over and agreed it lots like ...... well lets just say it's never going to look good.

So, we discussed options and we decided to salvage it we would paint <shudder> the base. I have started stripping the top. I took my #4 plane and started planing the top down past the stain. I will finish it natural.

It's a disapointment but it will still look good in the room it is going into. And it is better than scrapping it. So, just remember to listen to your inner voice!

[Roy Wall]

Chin UP there Jeff! Just a little detour in the road.......

You've done a very nice job with this project - I've learned several things and enjoyed the documentation. Your new finish will look great and thanks for sharing!

[Corey Hallagan]

I know your dissapointed Jeff, but it doesn't look bad to me even thought it's not what you wanted. If you put a nice and gloss finish on it I think it will be even bettter by the time you get thru the multiple coats and steel wool process. Good luck Jeff.

Corey

[Jeff Horton]

I know your dissapointed Jeff, but it doesn't look bad to me ....

Pictures look much better than it is. I think it was still wet when I took those photos. As it dried it went down hill. While I am my own worst critic and a bit of a wanna-be perfectionist, trust me if you could see it you would agree.

Maybe tommorow I will take some more photos. I intended all along to show this regardless how it turned out.

[Jerry Olexa]

Nice work and enjoyed your pics/progress reports...Thanks

[Kevin Blunt]

Lookin good Jeff. Try and post pics as you go along. Thanks for the posting.