This console table was built using Alder lumber. I modified Ana's plans slighly by removing the center, vertical brace, and changing the thickness of the top. I also altered the top by making it a "breadboard" style top. The finish I created was unique in that fact that it was a 5 layer process. Because Alder wood is a "blotchy" prone wood, I sealed it with shellac first, applied 1 coat of antique walnut gel stain, sprayed a toner (dye mixed in shellac) to darken the wood, and then applied 2 coats of poly.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
shellac, gel stain, transfast dye, poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
adeath
Wed, 01/21/2015 - 12:00
I love the color of your
I love the color of your piece. I also like the center support delete as I feel like it helps lighten the piece. Well done.