drew hutchinson
08-09-2009, 12:26 AM
Having just started woodworking again, I am starting my second large project. This will be a table made from the walnut slab pictured below. The slab has been hand planed and rough sanded at this point. I will add a butterfly in the crack for looks as much as to keep the crack stable.
The legs will be ebonized maple and steel trestle. I like the contrast of modern geometric legs with a more natural rustic top.
Table top Finish will be Arm R Seal, legs will be done with black India Ink and polyurethane.
I am sure I will have questions as I go and wouldn't even be thinking about this project if I didn't have this forum for support. I will let you know how it progresses.
A couple of questions:
1 - do I need two butterflies to stablize the crack - the wood is dry already and I imagine the crack is not getting worse.
2 - do I need to worry about wood expansion when designing the base and the way it attaches?
3 - do I need to seal the walnut prior to using the Arm R Seal? I want the grain to deepen but prefer the color as natural as possible.
thanks!
The legs will be ebonized maple and steel trestle. I like the contrast of modern geometric legs with a more natural rustic top.
Table top Finish will be Arm R Seal, legs will be done with black India Ink and polyurethane.
I am sure I will have questions as I go and wouldn't even be thinking about this project if I didn't have this forum for support. I will let you know how it progresses.
A couple of questions:
1 - do I need two butterflies to stablize the crack - the wood is dry already and I imagine the crack is not getting worse.
2 - do I need to worry about wood expansion when designing the base and the way it attaches?
3 - do I need to seal the walnut prior to using the Arm R Seal? I want the grain to deepen but prefer the color as natural as possible.
thanks!