Year 12 Major Project Help
Hey guys, new to the forums. This is my first post so apologies if this is conflicting with any of the forum rules.
Anyway I need some help with my year 12 major project, Just a few questions.
Here is what I'll be making: Ana White | Build a Benchright Coffee Table | Free and Easy DIY Project and Furniture Plans
Ok some questions:
The website uses Pine for this project, But I will be using Jarrah as I heard it is a better choice. Is this correct?
Is Jarrah strong? Will it crack if I put a small nail in it?
Is Jarrah easy to work with? (Does it glue to other timber easy, does it crack easy etc)
Why is it so expensive?? Got quoted $501 for this project. But thats fine, just curious.
How long would this coffee table last if made correct?
Will it look good in your opinion when complete without anything added to the timber like stains etc?
Do you have any tips for me?
P.S if anyone could convert these measurements into metric would be appreciated.
2 – 1x12 @ 4 feet long
4 – 1x3 @ 22 ½” long
4 – 1x2 @ 16 ½” long
6 – 1x3 @ 16 ½” long
1 – 1x6 @ 48” long
2 – 1x6 @ 21 ¾” long
4 – 1x2 @ 21” long
2 – 1x2 @ 19 ½” long
4 – 1x3 @ 46 ½” long
8 – 1x3 @ 3 ¾” long
4 – 1x3 @ 16” long
4 – 1x3 @ 17” long
2 – 1x4 @ 19 ¼” long
2 – ¼” plywood @ 18 ½” x 16” - The plywood is for the base of the drawers.
5 – 2x6 @ 44 ½”
2 – 2x6 @ 27 ½”
Cheers. Michael.