This is my second build. I used the Benchright plan but had to modify it for one drawer. The Dimensions are 39 long, 25 wide, and 19 tall. I have heard others comment on how difficult drawers are. I thought I would just jump in head first with the kind of drawer that closes flush with the rest of the table - really had some trouble with making it square. I ended up shimming the face onto to the drawer because even though it opens and closes smoothly, it isn't square with the rest of the table...
I had originally planned to make the 20 second tidy up table for my living room and begun purchasing materials. However, I was let go from my job last Sunday, so changed my plans. I took inventory of all the supplies and materials I had on hand and tried to find a plan that would not require any more spending to build... to sell... to pay rent.... and thus the new table was born. And I love it. And I hate to sell it.
I tried to copy the finish on the 20 second tidy up table, and this is how it ended up. I used Minwax Golden Pecan for the base color and Red Oak for the accent color. The colors got a little blended together through the staining process. I really love how it turned out though because it's a nice warm color. The only thing I don't like is the grain in the pine didn't take much if any color, so it's still a bit yellow, which seems slightly out of place when I look at it. I think it will darken with age and look a little better. Otherwise, this was a super fun project!!
Comments
mattmasulis
Mon, 12/02/2013 - 20:48
Holy cow
That is beautiful! Good job!
Val Manchuk
Mon, 12/02/2013 - 21:39
Very Professional!
Marvelous job on the island! The baskets are the perfect finishing touch!
Val
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MaryMurray
Tue, 12/03/2013 - 17:43
Perfection!
I love how this looks. This is actually next on my list of projects, thanks for the inspiration!
Jcalloc
Thu, 03/05/2015 - 08:13
Wow
May I ask what kind of wood you used for this project?