Popular Post pkinneb Posted February 19, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Ok here you go Bare wood sanded to 220 Fumed with Janitorial Ammonia for 4 hours and finally a coat of garnet shellac It will get 3 to 4 coats of Waterlox over the next week and once that's dry a coat of Briwax on the top 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 That looks amazing! I'd like to try fuming one day. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 That's amazing looking. Did you spray the shellac? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 The table turned out nice Paul. I really like the color you ended up with. 4 minutes ago, shaneymack said: That looks amazing! I'd like to try fuming one day. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk You had the perfect project for it, if you would of had the time, in the clock you made for you dad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted February 19, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, shaneymack said: That looks amazing! I'd like to try fuming one day. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk Thanks Shane! I really like the look you get and the ability to get different shades pretty consistently based on the time you leave it under the tent. I did test pieces for the side table and then used them for the lamps and this table since the wood was all from the same batch. If I had new wood I would run full set of samples prior to doing another piece but doubt it would change to much, we shall see in the future. 5 minutes ago, Chestnut said: That's amazing looking. Did you spray the shellac? Thanks Drew! No I wiped it on and used this for the small squares/slats in the shelf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 The table turned out nice Paul. I really like the color you ended up with. You had the perfect project for it, if you would of had the time, in the clock you made for you dad.I thought about that for sure but the clock was almost 7' tall. I figured it was too much trouble to make a tent that big. And yes, I was down to the wire as we sprayed it a day or two before we gave it to him lol. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, shaneymack said: I thought about that for sure but the clock was almost 7' tall. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk But on it's side or back, it's only 1 1/2 ft tall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 But on it's side or back, it's only 1 1/2 ft tall.Ya but my shop is only that long lol. Itty bitty shop. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Paul, that color is wonderful! The garnet shellac really puts the richness back into the fumed oak. I always see the raw fumed wood as a bit grey and lifeless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan G Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 That looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 From start to finish it was fun to watch. Well executed. And presented as a teacher. Why not wax the whole table instead of just the top? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 See, see, I was right. If I could, I'd pat myself on the back. But, I'll just pat you on the back, I told you it was going to be beautiful. I'm right again. I love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Wonderful joinery and a great choice for the finish. Great work. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pd711 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Wow, it looks great! Thanks for sharing it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 This turned out great! Super nice job on the attention to detail and joints. I have never heard of the ammonia. I couldn’t really tell the difference between the ammonia and raw wood. What is it supposed to do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Ronn W said: Wonderful joinery and a great choice for the finish. Great work. I like it. Thanks Ronn! 4 hours ago, pdacey08 said: Wow, it looks great! Thanks for sharing it Thanks 1 hour ago, bradpotts said: This turned out great! Super nice job on the attention to detail and joints. I have never heard of the ammonia. I couldn’t really tell the difference between the ammonia and raw wood. What is it supposed to do? Thanks Brad! It darkens the wood using the natural tannins in the oak. Here are some samples I did for my first piece using this process. The bottom is the number of hours fumed, the middle adds one coat of garnet shellac, and the top adds 3 coats of Waterlox. As you can see the longer you fume it the darker the color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 21 hours ago, curlyoak said: From start to finish it was fun to watch. Well executed. And presented as a teacher. Why not wax the whole table instead of just the top? Thanks! Re waxing only of the top primarily my reason is with all the small squares of the shelf it would be hard to get it on even. I will use a clear wax on the top for a little bit more protection that the rest of the piece doesn't need. If the piece didn't have all the cut outs I probably would use a brown wax to bring out the grain even more but since I am not doing the entire piece here you would not want to use brown as it would be very noticeable. 16 hours ago, RichardA said: See, see, I was right. If I could, I'd pat myself on the back. But, I'll just pat you on the back, I told you it was going to be beautiful. I'm right again. I love it. Thanks Richard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 That's great looking... I like the stile of it allot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 That sucker is fantastic! Great job and love the detail! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Great final results ! I like seeing the test boards, it looks like the color change isn't much between 4 & 6 hours. I remember reading someone used extremely strong ammonia that was hard to acquire. I wonder if it would achieve darker results or just get there faster? Maybe there is only so much tannins exposed to react with ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 That's a great looking coffee table! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Thanks guys! 8 hours ago, wdwerker said: Great final results ! I like seeing the test boards, it looks like the color change isn't much between 4 & 6 hours. I remember reading someone used extremely strong ammonia that was hard to acquire. I wonder if it would achieve darker results or just get there faster? Maybe there is only so much tannins exposed to react with ? I can't answer that Steve because this is all I have ever used...but next time I fume something I think I will leave a test piece or two in there for like 12-24 hours and see what happens. I have read several articles where they use the ammonia you are talking about and leave it for 12 hours or more kinda of curious myself. For me the 4/6 hours with the garnet shellac and Waterlox provides a look I am happy with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted February 24, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 First thing today was to drill holes for the top attachment screws. I made a block so there was no way I could blow through the top and totally ruin my day Attached the top using screws and a little wax ( I actually attached it in the house) and took the last shop photo before moving it to the house In place Next fall I will add a Morris chair to the set but for now this build is a wrap! Thanks for following along. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wdwerker Posted February 24, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 The end table and lamp complement your coffee table to create a timeless style. It works well with your room and sofa group . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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