Popular Post wnaziri Posted January 22, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I decided to build a bedside table for my daughter. She is in college and is not very picky about her furniture. Her current bedside table is a particleboard POS. I chose to build her a frame and panel cabinet that was featured in Fine Woodworking, designed by Tim Rousseau. I had hoped to have it done in time for Christmas but our weather was not cooperative. My shop is not heated so my time in the shop has sadly been limited. Anyhow, I did take pics along the way but I won't bother to post those. I used genuine mahogany for this piece, both straight grain and figured variety. This was my first project that I used hide glue. It is so much more pleasant to use compared to PVA. I suspect hide glue will be my glue of choice from now on. Thanks to all those who encouraged me to try hide glue. The finish is a wash coat of 1 lb cut dewaxed shellac and 3 coats of Arm-R-Seal. For hardware, I used Brusso knife hinges, which are a challenge but they sure look nice. Left side: Right side: Back: Hand cut dovetails; the secondary wood is poplar. I tries something new: I used a pore filler for the top and I really like the result. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 That is a really nice piece! I can’t see her not passing that down to one of her children. As Steve would say, sign and date it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Great job, Wade! Care to share what you liked so much about hide glue? And was it liquid hide glue, or the kind you have to mix with water and heat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wnaziri Posted January 22, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, wtnhighlander said: Great job, Wade! Care to share what you liked so much about hide glue? And was it liquid hide glue, or the kind you have to mix with water and heat? I would be happy to share my thoughts. First, I did buy the liquid hide glue from Patrick Edward. But, I also bought hide glue granules. For this project, I used the granules that I mixed in a small glue pot. To me, what I like is that I don't have to worry about glue impacting my finish in case I miss a spot. the other BIG advantage is that it gives you a lot more open time. It also acts as a lubricant when trying to fit joints. On a different project where I glued a book matched walnut table top, I made an error. Well, after heating the glue line and some water, I was able to undo the glue line and redo the table top. This would not be an option with any other glue. People alway talk about the time it takes for hide glue to set. If someone is in hurry, then hide glue may not be for you. Otherwise, I have become a big proponent of hide glue and will be using for most of my projects henceforth. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Did you use it exclusively, panel glue up and all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 This is top notch work. I really like the under bevel for the top gives the illusion of a much larger overhang. Did you say this is going to a college dorm!? Good quality furniture is nice in a dorm half my stuff fell apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Jim Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 As a beginner, this looks like voodoo to me. I am a LONG way off from this kind of craftsmanship. Super beautiful. Congrats. I hope you are proud of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Very nice! Really nice selection of wood there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 22 hours ago, K Cooper said: Did you use it exclusively, panel glue up and all? Yep. Keep your fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 12 hours ago, Chestnut said: This is top notch work. I really like the under bevel for the top gives the illusion of a much larger overhang. Did you say this is going to a college dorm!? Good quality furniture is nice in a dorm half my stuff fell apart. My daughter is at UNC and she is in one those snooty sororities. Outwardly, the sorority appears to be calm and there is hope the piece will remain intact over the next couple of months till she graduates . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 You made a beautiful piece, with beautiful wood and workmanship. Ya done good. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Beautiful work. Any chance you have a close-up of the top that shows the filled pores ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 +1 to Joseph. Beautiful work, what did you use for pore filler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 59 minutes ago, wnaziri said: My daughter is at UNC and she is in one those snooty sororities. Outwardly, the sorority appears to be calm and there is hope the piece will remain intact over the next couple of months till she graduates . Hey i have a lot of friends that were in snooty sororities and as soon as i figure out if that is an insult or just an observation then i can decide if I'm offended ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wnaziri Posted January 23, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, JosephThomas said: Beautiful work. Any chance you have a close-up of the top that shows the filled pores ? I was using my iPhone X portrait mode fo the pics. I took a picture to capture the top at angle to show the surface. It is not close enough to show the pores but you get an idea of the surface smoothness. I don't recall the name of the pore filler but the name has "crystal" in it. When I get to my shop next, I will get the full name. I bought the stuff about a year ago and had been reluctant to use it. I finally used it and I am glad I did. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 typically fillers are used on open grain wood. Cherry like maple and others are closed grain and wood like walnut and oak are open grain. You can easily see the pores in the open grain woods. My personal taste prefers to see the pores not filled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Beautiful table ! Filled pores make sense in the right conditions. Usually just the tabletop is done. Filling the pores on an entire piece is an incredible amount of work. A filled pore top on a bedside table produces a more continuous film that should hold up to a spilled or sweating glass of water better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Steve, What happens when you use fillers on closed grain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Why would you bother filling closed grain ? It's enough work that I charge around 30% extra for a filled finish top. Triple to fill the entire piece ! It's not just filling the finish, the level of expectation increases dramatically when someone wants a filled finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 17 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Beautiful table ! Filled pores make sense in the right conditions. Usually just the tabletop is done. Filling the pores on an entire piece is an incredible amount of work. A filled pore top on a bedside table produces a more continuous film that should hold up to a spilled or sweating glass of water better. Bingo! I LIKE the natural look of mahogany with the pores but I wanted to allow the top to have a little extra protection given the environment for this piece. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Steve, by adding filler to this well made bedside piece, does it make the finish different? I agree, why would you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Beautiful piece, excellent execution, Wade! Your attention to figure in the mahogany is obvious. I agree, the Brusso hinges can be a pain, but I sure love the action. I used them on a curved front cabinet a while back and they challenged me. I'm sure your great grandchildren will appreciate it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difalkner Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Very well done, Wade! I love the simple lines and you have built a fine piece that should last quite a while, several generations at least. I can't even find Genuine Mahogany here - where do you get yours? David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 10 hours ago, difalkner said: I can't even find Genuine Mahogany here - where do you get yours? Well, long story. Short version: A friend owns a lumber company and he sells me small quantities on occasion. The sad part about this lumber company is that I can not refer anyone. Their clients are lumber companies, manufacturers, and distributors. 99.9% of their sales are to Chinese companies. The quality of their lumber is incredible. If there is a shortage of mahogany, I suspect it is because China is sucking it all up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difalkner Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Bummer , but good for you, at least. It's a great looking piece of furniture! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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