My new coffee table

**8ball** · 7th January 2006, 03:24 PM

I am using a water based urethane finish from Primeline chemical systems, called woodtuff , it seems to be ok so far, easy to work with , water clean up , no smell , ( a little bit, about like tile floor sealer ) but its expensive 70$ US a gallon.

Claims to have a non yellowing affect, wich it seems to be true, and a UV inhibitor in it, thats why i chose it, the darkening of the purple heart. I have WAYYY too much money invested in this simple table for it to turn brown think im up to almost 300$US if i dont count all the tools i gave myself an excuse to buy , lets not talk about the tools, ( well ok got one helluva router 3-1/4HP Milwaukee with variable speed for the splines , to name the only one the ole lady knows about)

**8ball** · 21st January 2006, 12:24 PM

well ive cussed the finish i selected to no end now for over a week , it keeps fish eying, i finally picked up the ro sander and 80 grit paper and went back for fresh wood with out that crap on it .

Wish me luck ,
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**Gumby** · 21st January 2006, 12:31 PM

Why not use Wipe-on poly ?

http://www.minwax.com/products/protective/

**redwood** · 21st January 2006, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Gumby

Why not use Wipe-on poly ?

http://www.minwax.com/products/protective/

Ill second that. i went and got some a few days back and had a go on an old top i sanded back just for a test and found it excelent. Best part its nearly fool proof in dust free contitions for a good quick fuss free finish

**8ball** · 30th January 2006, 03:43 AM

Well,

I dont like the final outcome of wipe on poly for this project, normally I love it, but I want this table finish to look and feel like glass. Ill be happy if I can look at the top and see my ugly face looking back .

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**zenwood** · 30th January 2006, 09:27 AM

Fella: As soon as I successfully fire it up, I'll post a drawing. If the whole thing implodes, well, ...

Studley: yep, lots of rings and donuts in this project.

oges: must be a tiny cyclone to fit into a mouse sander.

**8ball** · 14th February 2006, 11:53 AM

Well, here ya go its finally done, hope the shine is acceptable , you feedback is much welcomed

**zenwood** · 14th February 2006, 12:57 PM

8ball:

Brilliant: colour, chatoyance, and gloss are superb. What about a picture in daylight, for a more even lighting effect? Score 1 for water based poly (I'm a believer too.) Greeny on way.

PS Sorry about the evidently misposted item above: too late to delete!

**8ball** · 14th February 2006, 01:06 PM

well, thats not water based poly, i scrapped that stuff, thought i posted to that affect earlier. I used spray on 2 part genesis from sherwin williams

**9Fingers** · 14th February 2006, 01:20 PM

Great work 8ball!

**jaspr** · 14th February 2006, 01:38 PM

Love that purple wood! I've got to get some.

Great work.

Jas

**Harry72** · 14th February 2006, 01:48 PM

Nice shine!

**HoutBok** · 14th February 2006, 01:52 PM

Don't normally like such a high gloss but it really works for this piece.
Well done - especially for sticking to your guns until you got what you originally had in mind.

**RufflyRustic** · 14th February 2006, 02:09 PM

Beautiful Finish!! Well worth the research and effort you put into it.

cheers
RufflyRustic

**8ball** · 16th February 2006, 06:43 PM

Any ideas for end tables that match? I saved the other piece of purpleheart for these, 18" x 48", along with some of the maple , thought about reversingn the comvbination , but the same basic thing shorter length.

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