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Comment by Don Grubish on January 25, 2010 at 7:50am

Fantastic table, Jenny. On signing, I either woodburn my initials and the year, or am considering getting a branding iron from Rockler. I saw that my brother Dan started using a branding iron, and have to admit it looks that much more professional. They're spendy, though. Dan paid about $75-80 on his.

Comment by Jenny on January 25, 2010 at 6:09am

Ed - These are just for me. Luckily I need 3 end tables. So that will keep me busy for 3 weekends at least. Good idea about signing them, I have never done that. Do you sign yours? What is the best thing to sign them with?

Comment by Ed Morris on January 25, 2010 at 2:05am

Hi Jenny, the table looks great, and I guess you are making other tables to make a set. Do not for get to sign and date it for history. Are you going to sell the furniture yet or this is for your keep sake? Ed

Comment by Jenny on January 24, 2010 at 6:51pm

I didn’t use a conditioner, I probably should have to lessen the contrast between the tight and loose grain. I used 3 coats of Zar oil-based stain (custom mixed at Frazee) then (ok, not really done yet) probably 3 coats of Varathane satin. I use minimal sanding between coats (just to knock down any bubbles).

Comment by DAVID CZUPRYN on January 24, 2010 at 6:12pm

Your table is very beautiful.What type of finish will you use? Will you use a sealer? Sanding vs. non sanding? Will you use,just a top coat only,building up on continious layers? Dave

Comment by Jenny on January 24, 2010 at 5:06pm

Here is the link to the stain-matching discussion.

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