Thread: Dining Table-???finishing the top

What Cruzi said. But I still wouldn't use BLO.

I have now finished the top and the table is in place. I still need to cut the dovetails for the drawers. I have used a oil varnish finish and am happy with the result so far. I was after a matt finish and it looks the goods. Time will tell as far as durability goes.

The contrasting New Guinea Rosewood and Silky Oak provide a feature that I am happy with.

I'm not sure if this is the done thing, but I like to give credit where credit is due. I have used David Linton's 'Friend' Dining Table, and a dining table featured on the fine woodworking site for inspiration. I really like the fenestrated apron and leg proportions in David's Table.

Hopefully I will have some cutlery drawers done in the next fortnight.

I notice the photos are pretty hopeless and I will try to post some better one tomorrow.

I completed the chairs a couple of months ago, mainly Rose gum, with mixed hardwood back laminated slats recycled from our verandah.

Regards,

James

Great result my friend. Thanks for the WIP.

Hi James,

Great job. Looks beautiful.

Same goes for the chairs as well.

Cheers
Pops