Hi all,
Nearing completion on my first-ever project, a black walnut slab coffee table with an ash base:
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I'm just starting to read up on finishing (purchased Understanding Wood Finishing by Bob Flexner) and am leaning towards using wiping varnish on the slab, probably the same on the ash base. I'm concerned about yellowing though. I'm also looking to achieve a satin finish, so I figure I need to buy wiping varnish with flattening agent? As mentioned, this will be a coffee table, so water protection and durability are important to me. Ideally, I'm trying to achieve this kind of look: http://www.custommade.com/slab-coffe...sionfurniture/
Just wanted to get everyone's two cents here. What would be the best type of finish to use here for the slab and base? What is the best brand/product within that category? Should I consider stain for the table top to achieve the look of the table in the link above? Apologies for all the questions, just not sure how to make sense of all this my first time around.
Cheers,
Eugene