| Demilune Table -- Final Assembly and Wood Finish |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-201 |
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With the veneers successfully bonded to the tabletop substrate, the excess veneer is removed from the edges (figure A) using the table-router and flush-bearing bit. After it's scraped and sanded, the tabletop can be mounted to the base using metal figure-8 fasteners. Materials: Table router
Hand-drill
Forstner bit
Figure-8 fasteners
Potassium-dichromate finish
Safety Alert: Always wear protective gloves when working with wood stains and solvents. Safety Alert: Potassium dichromate is toxic. Wear protective gloves, and use caution when applying it. - A hand-drill and Forstner bit are used to make the slight recesses in the apron (figure B) where the figure-8 fasteners will be secured with screws.
- The fasteners fit neatly into the recesses so that they are flush with the top surface of the apron (figure C).
- The table base is flipped over and positioned on the tabletop (figure D).
- The top is then fastened to the apron by installing screws through the holes in the fasteners (figure E)
- With the table all assembled, a potassium dichromate finish is applied (figure F). The finish is a solution of 1/2-teaspoon of potassium dichromate to 8 ounces of water.
The completed demilune table is a refined, elegant piece that radiates a romantic style. The wood finish brings out the natural red hues of the cherry wood, making a perfect frame for the madrone-burl top with its unique grain pattern. The unusual grain feature is known as a spalting (figure G) and is the result of a fungus that invaded the wood after the tree was dead. Sponsored Resource
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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
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