| Mahogany Piano Bench -- Hinges and Finishing Touches |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-213 |
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The finishing touches for the piano bench include fastening the top using brass hinges and adding a wood finish. Materials: 220-grit sandpaper
Brass butt-hinges
Lid support
Tung oil
Paint brushes
Clean rags
Protective rubber gloves Safety Alert: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when working with wood, saws, drills, routers, etc. Safety Alert: Always wear protective gloves when working with wood stains and solvents. Steps: - Use 220-grit sandpaper to smooth any remaining rough edges or sharp corners on the assembled bench.
- Before applying a finish, remove any sanding dust with a tack rag, or blow it clean using compressed air (figure A).
- Apply the finish before attaching the top and hinges. For this piece, a hand-rubbed tung oil finish was selected to highlight the mahogany grain. Apply the finish to the base and lid (figure B). Since the piano bench will likely receive a lot of wear, apply several coats for extra protection.
- Once the finish has dried, the piano-bench lid is attached to the base using brass butt-hinges (figure C). Ebony spacers, cut to match the thickness of the hinges, are attached to the opposite side so that the lid sits level when closed.
- Consider installing a lid-support to hold the lid up when the storage compartment is opened (figure D).
Care Tip: Apply some lemon oil occasionally, using a soft cloth, to keep your piano bench looking new. Sponsored Resource
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RESOURCES :
Fine Woodworking
A magazine devoted to high-quality craftsmanship in woodworking.
The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com
The Small Wood Shop (The Best of Fine Woodworking)
Author: Helen Albert (Editor)
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561580619
Woodworking Techniques: Best Methods for Building Furniture from Fine Woodworking
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking magazine
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561583456
Mastering Woodworking Machines (Fine Woodworking Book)
Author: Mark Duginske
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 0942391985
David Marks Website
David Marks, DIY's Wood Works host, is a master woodworker. For more information on cut sizes and project details, please contact him via his Website at www.djmarks.com
Popular Woodworking
F & W Publications, Inc.
Website: www.popularwoodworking.com
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