A blog for those interested in the process taking wood and turning it into useful furniture.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
First Coat of Finish
I put the first coat of finish on the end tables. I figure it will take 2-3 coats on the parts unseen by the user, and 5-6 coats on the parts which are exposed to touching and spills.
I like to make things. Making things out of wood, growing vegetables and fruit, writing software... I just like to make stuff.
I have been making things out of wood since seventh grade shop class. My dad loved woodworking, so I had access to a woodshop while growing up. I have a degree in wood products engineering from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Syracuse NY). So far I have built two full kitchens from scratch, and numerous pieces of furniture. I tend to build pieces in a traditional style, although from time to time I build pieces in a rustic "Adirondack" style. I started selling some of my work here: http://cabinetworks.etsy.com
I've built a couple of kitchens, several large pieces of furniture, and small stuff too: cutting boards, desert trays, and wine racks.
A year ago I took a stained glass class, so I make these things too. I've yet to build a cabinet with stained glass doors, but I have built several decorations and some lanterns.
I also restore 1950s era metal lawn chairs. I've done close to three dozen of those, and a couple gliders.
"Too little time, too many projects".
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