
This is my first real woodworking project. This is my version of the Rustic X coffee table. Was made from raw lumber, not what you normally buy at a lumber store. Made of White pine. It wasn't planed either haha. That took me lots of extra time sanding and evening things out. But I do love the knots! After everything was assembled, I used an ebony wood filler in some of the cracks around the knots or any slight splits to add more to that rustic look. I sure to love the fact I made that decision! After that set up for a few hours, I used a natural stain. Only one coat. I sealed it with about 4 coats of glossy polyurethane. I definitely made some mistakes and learned from them. Although, I have to say the Kreg jig is my most favorite tool! If you don't have one, GET ONE! Best invention ever. I am actually onto my second project. I am making the matching end tables out of the same wood, same tree, so they will all be identical. I cant wait to get them all finished and displayed in my living room!




Comments
rhettar
Mon, 01/21/2013 - 20:18
Absolutely gorgeous!
You did a beautiful job for your first project, I love the finish. I love my Kreg jig too, it was my Christmas present to myself. I used the little single jig to build a project, man what a difference the upgrade makes!
re-store design
Mon, 01/21/2013 - 20:33
Ebony Wood Filler
I love the idea of using the contrasting wood filler! Brilliant...I am for sure going to try that on a future building project.
lphair
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 00:29
WOW! This is GORGEOUS!!
WOW! This is GORGEOUS!! Great job, I'm impressed... and jealous ;)
andrew gonzalez (not verified)
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 17:20
where?
were did you get the corner brackets? i have been looking everywhere thanks in advance
aleeman27
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 18:18
Corner Brackets
I got both the corner brackets and clavos (wrought iron nails) off of ebay. I looked for for quite some time to find them too! They come in pairs. I bought enough to do all 3 tables. Very good quality too. I was very impressed. Here is a link... hope it work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Decorative-Rustic-Iron-Mexican-Corner-Bracket-L…
jwilson
Wed, 03/19/2014 - 03:02
Finish
Did you use an oil based or water based poly on the top of the table?