bushwacked Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Wow, that dark surface looks great! Thanks! It is looking a lot better than I thought it would haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Foam brushes are contrary but essential. Looks like you mastered it. Good job! Well I wouldn't say mastered but I have stumbled upon a technique that works for me. Oddly enough normal brushes beat me down and I have the brush lines I can't get rid of and a non even surface. I need a ton more practice with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Very nice Thank you terry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Looks like you're getting good consistent color. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Yes. Surprisingly very consistent and so far no blotching that I've had to deal with yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Eric is crazy....that stain looks terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Well I wouldn't say mastered but I have stumbled upon a technique that works for me. Oddly enough normal brushes beat me down and I have the brush lines I can't get rid of and a non even surface. I need a ton more practice with those. I had the same issues with brushes. I thought I was buying good brushes because I was buying the $22 Purdy one from home Depot. A woodworker friend gave me a really nice natural bristle and a synthetic bristle brush when I was applying dye to my door project. Those things laid down the dye so well I couldn't even mess it up. After dipping it, the brush wouldn't even allow the dye back out unless I really tried. Found out later he gets then from some high end paint e-store and pays $60 a Piece for them. A really good brush helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Sprayed dye behaves much better, of course it isn't cheap , about $30 a quart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Wow 60 a piece? I guess if you keep them cleaned up its not too bad if you can use them for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 There we go for the night. All 4 pieces in different stages of being done. Bottom of the table top has its 2nd topcoat Table base has first coat of stain Bench base is done Bench seat has one edge that needs topcoat and it will be done. It is coming along now pretty quick I think. Another few weeks and I might be done?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Looking good! Your build pace is pretty close to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Looking good! Your build pace is pretty close to mine. Thanks! Haha ya it's taken way longer than I was hoping. Family and work are definitely an added time I did not calculate for and if I would have going in I still would have been way off Oh well still a blast making this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 That's really looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Wow! Looks amazing! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Looking sharp, BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thanks guys!! I am thinking just 2 topcoats on the bottom of the table? Is there any reason I would need more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FtrPilot Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I'm thinking you should use bottom coats on the bottom of the table. 2 should be sufficient. And...your table looks awesome...well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I'm thinking you should use bottom coats on the bottom of the table. 2 should be sufficient. And...your table looks awesome...well done. I see what you did there. Thanks! Still a ways to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 BW, did you ever finish this sucker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Haha funny you ask .... Traveling for work, a baby and buying a house have kept me pretty busy. I am actually going to finish it this weekend or next. It's finished up and ready to go just need to connect my pieces. I will post pics soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Finished up. I am not sure I am a fan of the end grain on the table. Even after I gave it several extra costs. I may sand down the finish and apply even a few more. Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I like the look of well finished end grain. It shows that your table is solid wood not veneer and particleboard ! In the future put a few extra coats on the end grain during the process to build up the film then a couple of full coats on everything. I can see the reflection of the floor joists above in the bench so you've achieved a nice finish. Be very careful sanding near corners. It is so easy to sand thru the stain and it can be a bitch to touch up. I usually break all my corners to prevent this and keep the surface tension of the finish from pulling back from a sharp corner. It can be less than a 1/16th radius and still be affective . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Ok thanks! I got it sand being very careful not to do anything stupid especially to the top. I have a new coat on it and once that dries I'll probably add at least one more and see how it looks then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Looks awesome, BW. Personally, I wouldn't change a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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