| Inlaid Corner-Table -- Finishing Touches |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-310 |
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The finishing steps in the inlaid corner table include flush-trimming the inlaid ebony, fastening the tabletop to the base and applying a wood finish. Materials: Cherry base and tabletop
Hand scraper
Sanding block; 220-grit sandpaper
Hand drill; Forstner bit
Figure-8 metal fasteners
Tung-oil 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 wood, power-tools, saws, drills, routers, etc. Safety Alert: Always wear protective gloves and eye-protection when working with wood stains, solvents and other toxic solutions.
Steps:
- Once the glue on the ebony inlay has dried, use a hand-scraper to flush trim the slightly oversized ebony inlay so that it is perfectly flush with the surface of the tabletop (figure A).
- Use 220-grit sandpaper and a wood sanding-block to soften the exposed edges of the top and base (figure B).
- The top is fastened to the base using figure-8 fasteners. These small metal fasteners secure the elements of the table together, but will allow for movement as the wood swells and shrinks from changes in humidity. Figure-8 fasteners were designed to accommodate that sort of movement, lessening the possibility that the wood could warp or crack over time.
- Lay out the figure-8 fasteners on the top of the frame, and mark the locations (figure C).
- Use a Forstner bit and hand-drill to cut the recesses in the apron for the fasteners (figure D).
- Attach the fasteners into the apron using screws (figure E).
- Flip the base over onto the bottom of the tabletop (figure F), and position it carefully.
- Attach the base to the underside of the tabletop by placing screws in the exposed figure-8 fasteners (figure G).
- To apply the finish, remove the top and figure-8 fasteners so that the whole table can be finished more easily.
- We selected a finish of blended tung-oil and urethane to enhance the rich color and figure of the wood. Apply the finish with a brush and rub it in with a soft cloth (figure H).
- After the first coat is dry, rub down the entire surface with "0000" steel wool.
- Repeat this process four or five times, until a rich, smooth finish is reached.
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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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