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I decided to go with a slightly larger sink made of fireclay (no iron in it). This is Probably outside of most peoples wheelhouses, but anyone know of a safe caulk to use this time around? Maybe just...

I thought about this. Part of the problem is I laminated the outer edge of the counter to look like 1.5” thick. But the material is actually only 3/4”. So, if I do an undermount the exposed sink edge...

Well, I think you might be correct. I did a test on the unfinished cutoffs of the countertop with the same caulk. Smothered the caulk on the end grain of the oak cutoffs and a bit on the faces, no...

Funny, I actually had used arm r seal first, as it’s my favorite finish by far, but did not like the ambering. Normally I prefer it, but for counters we decided the non ambering water based looked...

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Hey guys, quite the quandary. I made some R/QS white oak counters. Finished with 3 coats of general finish high performance poly. The Inside edge (can’t see it now since the sink is...

This is what I did! I had two 8/4 RQS boards that were nearly 12” wide. I just stole the rift from them. It was a shame to cut up boards that were that wide and flat, as I don’t know if I’ll ever...

Good thoughts guys. How do you glue the veneer over the angle where the leg goes from straight to starting to taper? Do you just bend the veneer over the angle and press it down, glue and clamp it?...

Thanks. When you say a wide glue band, is this better or worse than a narrower band seen in a steeper angle?

I plan on doing a test, but was wondering if I could just get lucky doing a “one-off”...

I’m making a 6 foot QS white oak table. I’ve laminated 3 QS boards for the legs. The legs are now 3.5” square. I planned to do a 2 side taper, down to 2”.
I just realized, I’ll be cutting through...

Oh, I see what you're saying. You're talking all "uphill" vs "downhill" grain orientation like I check when running through planer.. Why do I need to make sure the grain direction is all going to...

Good to hear Jim. Looks like most everyone is in favor of leaving them wide, as long as I do my due diligence.

Robert, Completely agree! I started leaving the glue ups in the clamps, resting on...

Great responses. Ill respond in the order received,

John, good call. I do use the same finishing schedule for top and bottom. To the point, I recently flipped a table top upside down at the last...

396157Looking for opinions. I've mainly been working with 6/4 RQSWO farm house style table tops lately with a lot of success.. In an effort to save some money, and my back, I want to switch over to...

Well, I guess this chapter in my life/woodworking has come to a close. The table is a little thinner, but the ARS is drying hard, smooth, and extremely clear. Thinning with MS around 25% as John...

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Thanks for the replies guys. So John, I did apply on scrap first. Both a scrap piece with gel stain, as well as my 4x8 assembly table (birch ply). Both came out beautiful with 4 foam brushed coats,...

Unvented. It's a Mr heater "big buddy." I was reading about Blushing in Lacquer spraying. I really think this might be a similar concept, and the issue all along! I did a test on a sheet of plywood,...

Ah, I was just reading about propane / vapour in paint shops now. I am beginning to highly suspect that is my issue, as obscure as it may be.

Yes, that is the procedure I'm following. Is there a...

Yes, I figured that, which is why I made a new thread for an update. My last (3rd) coat was unthinned. The first two coats of semi gloss were thinned and looked good. The last unthinned coat of satin...

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Guys I'm desperate here.
1)I sanded my table top back down with 80 Grit. Worked up to 180.
2)Applied a single application of gel stain. Wiped off all excess vigorously to avoid...

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John, I haven't done any controlled testing. But, I used OSMO on all of my flooring. And many furniture projects that we aren't easy on. Regarding the floors, We have crushed and stepped on berries,...

You're right John. I decided to just finish it. If anything, it will build my confidence and be a good test for my technique for my next top. As I plan on going back to nicer wood species after this....

Funny, I just watched this video last night. I was wiping the scuff sanding dust off meticulously. I just experimented way too much with this top for it to turn out successful. Do you wipe on like...

Well, two threads later, one Fuji gun, my pride, half a gallon of enduro clear poly, a lot of dye stain, 40BDFT of Poplar, and over a quart of Arm R seal, I'm putting an end to this monstrosity.The...