Cherry Night Stand

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Comment by Rick on January 31, 2012 at 11:15pm

For those of us who are not "in the know," what is "GF Armor All when I need poly?" 

Also what is "1/2 to 1# cut as a sealer?" for shellac?  Is that different than Zinsser shellac?

I have used Bulls-eye shellac to seal knots and stains, but what value does it give wood finishing?

Comment by Kevin Bergstrom on January 31, 2012 at 1:48pm

Thanks to all of you for the kind remarks. To answer some questions- the through tenons are not real. Just end grain glued to the surface, otherwise I wouldn't need the Kreg jig!!! (HA!)  As far as the rounded joints, I just thought that would help the piece to look less formal and it’s only a 1/16 or less so it doesn’t affect strength. There weren’t any plans, the design just came together as I built it. I am working on the head and footboard right now. I'll post pictures once that’s done. There is a coat of shellac under the general 'armor all' wipe on poly 4 coats. It adds a real depth to cherry.

Comment by Mike Robson on January 30, 2012 at 9:14pm

very nice !! would love the plans.

I agree with the others, beautiful...the hardware is a perfect match.

Comment by Rick on January 30, 2012 at 10:16am

Beautiful Craftsman piece!  Love the center stile and the hardware.  I noticed all your joints are rounded over.  Great look!  Does that affect strength?

Comment by Denny de Baltz on January 30, 2012 at 8:40am

That's awesome. Are those real mortise and tenon joints? Obviously you're not new to woodworking, just the jig. Looks beautiful and I may have to steal the design and make one myself!

Comment by Al Barale on January 30, 2012 at 12:37am

Very nice Kevin, you have done an excellent job. well done.

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