| Walnut Coat Rack -- Finishing Touches |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-304 |
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The finishing steps in the creation of the contemporary walnut coat rack are cleaning up any rough edges and application of a fine wood-finish. Materials: Hand scraper
Fine-grit sandpaper
Polyurethane-based wood finish
Paint brushes
Rags
Note: Cut sizes may vary. For exact measurements, please contact David Marks through his Web site -- information below under Resources. Safety Alert: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when working with power-tools, saws, drills, routers, etc. Safety Alert: Always wear protective gloves when working with wood stains and solvents. Steps: - Remove the clamps from the dried assembly and stand the coat rack upright to check the construction (figure A).
- Use a sharp hand-scraper to remove any remaining glue and clean up the wood surface (figure B).
- Smooth the surfaces and edges with 220-grit sandpaper (figure C).
- Finally, apply a wood finish of your choice. A project like this one could employ a variety of finishing techniques -- bleaching, dying, staining, pickling, etc.
- For our demonstration, a simple hand-rubbed oil finish was selected to highlight the natural grain, depth and warm tone of the walnut. The finish used was a mixture of tung oil, linseed oil and polyurethane.
- Use a paintbrush and rags to apply several coats of finish (figure D). Use extra-fine steel wool between coats to make the finish shine.
- Care Tip: An occasional light dusting with a few drops of lemon oil will keep the coat rack's finish looking new.
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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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