Built from solid walnut milled from a tree that grew nearby. Had tree cut into slabs, air dried the wood for a year, then planed into boards for use in the project. Rabbitted the supports rather than depending only on screws. Finished with tung oil and clear polyurathane.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Tung oil and clear gloss polyurethane. Diluted tung oil, paint thinner, and polyurethane and wiped on with lint free pad to eliminate drips and runs.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate