| Walnut Display Stand -- Finishing Touches |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-209 |
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With the black walnut display-stand all assembled, the finishing touches are the addition of the wengae caps, and the application of wood finish. Materials: Wengae caps
Yellow woodworker's glue
Long clamps
Tung oil
Paint brushes
Rags
0000-grade steel wool
Pre-cut glass shelves
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:
- To add the top and bottom caps, apply some yellow glue into the pre-drilled dowel holes in the caps and the leg pieces (figure A).
- Brush some glue onto the end-grain, insert the dowels and set the caps in place (figure B).
- Secure the caps -- at top and bottom -- with long clamps (figure C). Use cork-blocks in conjunction with the clamps to protect the wood.
- Important: When gluing on the top caps, only glue three of the four in place. The fourth must be removable, to allow insertion of the top glass shelf.
- Allow the glue to cure for several hours before applying the wood finish.
- For this piece, a hand-rubbed tung oil finish was selected (figure D) to bring out the depth and beauty of the walnut grain. On a tall piece of furniture like this one, it's easiest to begin work at the bottom, and work your way toward the top.
- Apply one coat, let it dry, then burnish the surface with some "0000" steel wool.
- Apply a second coat.
- Repeat this process from four to six times, depending on the finish you want.
- Once the finish has dried completely, the pre-cut glass shelves can be installed. Use quarter-inch glass with a pencil-polished edge (figure E).
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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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