re: Neatest thing you have built?

Got out early this morning and started the two benches that are needed for the table. Finished up around 2pm. Took all that I had in me.



Many beers and I am still hurting but finished this project.



Oh, daughter was super surprised.

Why thanks. Dam shame that SIL is a master carpenter that I told him to take all the lumber that is needed. But on his side, starting a new Biz and putting 60+ hours a week, I understand.

SIL and daughter started finishing out the table. Stained to what they wanted and second coat of spar varnish. Told me they will put 6 coats.

Thats a beautiful table!

fish, no problems with the spar being tacky? I've always found it tacky when dried. I probably would have used poly

Myself, I never had that problem. I'm sure he didn't.

Did you stir the hell out of it before using? Never shake.

Looking to make a jewelry box case that attaches to the back of a stand up mirror that the wife saw. Where would I find the felt lining and cushions for the jewelry box (spot for rings, etc)? Would Michael's carry that type of stuff?

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Would Michael's carry that type of stuff?

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That would probably be the first place I’d look

Looks good. If you enjoy wood work, Invest in a jointer. 6" is all you need. Picked up a very old HF for $75. Dang thing is well over 250 lbs. Does a outstanding job as you can see on the table I built.

A tip for all woodworks. Lumber that one buys at stores. Anything over 2' long and you trying to join them together, you going to have a space in between. A jointer and planner is your answer to true up a board. You stat by truing one edge, pass it thru the planner, check the true edge again. This will give you two true sides. Just use the planner to finish it all true.