After a rough start when my MDF beadboard flew off the roof of my car in a huge gust of wind and tore in half... and the lumber yard not selling 1x3's so I had to use a 1x4 for the header.... my boys were really excited to see their new bookshelf this morning. I omitted the bun feet for now, and elected not to do a cutout on the header.
The MDF I used is 1/4 inch beadboard because my local lumber store didn't have 1/4 inch plywood in stock. I love how it looks, and it didn't add a lot of weight. The price was comparable to 1/4 inch plywood too. But it did tear and luckily one of the pieces was long enough to use as the backing. Barely.
Except for the footer pieces and backing which were nailed on, the whole thing was built with my new Kreg jig! :-)
Comments
Lasso the Moon
Fri, 06/28/2013 - 08:25
Nice work
Love the finish!
Sypher2109
Mon, 07/08/2013 - 10:16
Color
Was the color of the table brown like that after just the oxidation process or did it turn brown like that because of the Vermont Natural Coatings Polywhey?
The reason I ask is we're trying to decide between the wax finish, which we love, or the more protective and durable PolyWhey.
dsteinberg
Mon, 08/12/2013 - 12:43
Sorry for the late reply. I
Sorry for the late reply. I hope this advice is still useful for you. I figured I would have got an email if someone replied to my brag post. I just changed my settings so I will get emails in the future.
After the oxidation process It was a fairly dark brown. At this stage the colouring was not even everywhere so I used 220 grit sandpaper on a sanding block to lighten the colour and even it out. I sanded fairly lightly. After applying the Polywhey the colour did not change much. It is hard to describe as I am not a very artistic person, but it definitely made the colour richer and more pleasing to the eye after applying the Polywhey. As for the Polywhey, it is oderless and very quick and easy to apply. I put on 3 coats. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
dsteinberg
Mon, 08/12/2013 - 12:38
Thanks Lasso!
Thanks Lasso!