Here's my lastest project. The figured teak top is a very unique piece of wood. Next time I'll go with maple instead of alder. The alder is a little soft, dents easily, but the color really compliments the teak.
Here's my lastest project. The figured teak top is a very unique piece of wood. Next time I'll go with maple instead of alder. The alder is a little soft, dents easily, but the color really compliments the teak.
That's a beautiful table John! What was your finishing technique?
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
Hi Ken,
I started with dewaxed shellac, then Daly's acrylic polyurethane. Sanded to 600, then buffed with #0000 steel wool.
That is a really nice table. I saw a similar piece of teak at Rockler the other day, but it was already planed to 1/2" thick and at $27/bf, I passed on it.
Nice work - the figured teak definately catches the eye.
Excellent results and a wonderful way to display that gorgeous figured teak!
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
Oh John, that's purdy. Wonderful color and figure. Nice clean lines.
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".
– Samuel Butler
very nice work! The woods really work together too!
"All great work starts with love .... then it is no longer work"
That's a beautiful table. You came up with a great way to show off that special plank of teak. The colors of the wood do go well together. I was wondering if you considered creating a contrast by substituting walnut with the alder.
Terrific job. Love that piece of teak and the alder really looks good with it. Nice design too.
Nice table! I really like the look of that alder myself!