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We
need a good squared up reference line to make the next
set of cuts. If you don't have a crosscut sled, use a
good square and double stick tape a block of wood (or
MDF) to the edge so it is 90 degrees to the wood laminates.
This edge will run along the table saw fence. |
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Cut
off the ends so you have a square line. A Gripper works
great, as you can see! (I usually use a crosscut sled
to do this but not everyone has one) |
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Once
you have a good reference edge, cut off the other end
to make it square. Then simply mark and cut out a strip
as you please from somewhere in the board. Flip it end
for end and then reglue and clamp it back together. |
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Here
it is, all reglued, and planed. Neat huh! Now to finish
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Sorry I don't have pictures of it, but I now take a 45
degree chamfer bit, with a bearing on top, and put an
edge on the top and bottom of the board. I raise the bit
more for the bottom, I think it looks nicer. Preferably
you'd do this on a router table, but you can do it with
a hand held router, just be careful with it.
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Sand
it starting with 60 grit and go up to 320. After that,
rub it down with 0000 steel wool to bring out the sheen.
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Apply
a light coat of Behlen Salad Bowl Finish with a sponge.
Let it dry and apply a 2nd coat. When that dries rub it
out with 0000 steel wool to get rid of any shine and sign
your name in permanent ink on the bottom. Finish with
a 3rd coat of finish, very lightly and rub it in till
it looks almost dry. |
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You're
almost done! Add 4 non skid feet. Smile. Show it off.
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