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Arts and Crafts Dining Table: Finishing From "Woodworking" episode DIW-203

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The finished table matches the existing furniture and is able to take the wear and tear of everyday living. It's a functional -- yet heirloom-quality -- piece that can be passed on to future generations. Figure A Figure B Figure C

Once the top, ends and stretchers have been created, it's time to secure the top and finish the table.

Note:

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Materials:

Figure-8 fasteners
Drill
3/4" or 13/16" spade bit
Wood screws
Wood scraps
Wood stain, various shades
Brushes, rags

1. If you're uncertain about the color of stain, use a few wood scraps to experiments with the various shades and finishes (figure A). host Bruce Johnson decided on a satin polyurethane finish in a warm brown shade that will coordinate with his dining-room chairs.

2. While the stain swatches are drying, secure the tabletop to the frame. Figure-8 fasteners have 2 holes -- one to secure the fastener to the end pieces from the top and another opening for a screw that will come up from the bottom into the table's top. To add the fasteners, use spade or auger bit to drill a hole on the edge of the wood 1/4" deep, spacing the holes about 7" to 8" apart (figure B).

3. Screw through the smaller hole into the table's end. Add screw to second hole from bottom, through the bottom of the tabletop (figure C).

4. Once top is secured, sand the entire piece; 120-grit (medium) sandpaper should be used to remove any imperfections and saw marks. This should be followed by a second sanding with 22-grit, which will eliminate any scratches in the wood's surface left by the first sanding.

5. Wipe wood clean and add stain. Sand with 220-grit sandpaper between each coat of polyurethane, using 2 or 3 coats for a hard, durable finish.

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