Me: Hey can we get a new TV?
Wife: No, there is nothing wrong with ours.
Me: Darn, ok. Hey what if I build this cool frame around it?
Wife: <3 <3 <3 OK! <3 <3 <3
Me: Win.
So this is a project from quite a while back, one of my first builds that got me hooked on woodworking actually. I made a few modifications (obviously) since our TV was super thin it just wasn't going to work the way I wanted. I decided to go with more of a tapered look instead. It was my first experience with the "antiquing" technique, after lots of trial and error I ended up getting the look we were going for. It was overall a fun and fairly easy build, with a few learning moments along the way. The only time any of these projects seem "complicated," is when you over think everything, like I do :)
Comments
Joni
Fri, 09/13/2013 - 07:02
Top looks like metal!
I love what you did with the finish on the top. It makes it look like metal. It looks so good with the black base. Very unique!!
ezematis1
Fri, 09/13/2013 - 11:07
Thank you
The vinegar will turn oak dark purple (not a chemist so I can't tell you why). The first coat of stain (gray) protects the wood (but not entirely) from that reaction. So when you rub the rusty steel wool and vinegar over the surface and let it sit, it creates depth. But it is easy.
balloongal247
Fri, 05/09/2014 - 07:55
I love this!
This desk is great! I love the X plans, and I need a better desk than what I have. Would you be willing to do a plan post to share how you modified the console to a desk. While I've been lurking Ana-White for a few months, I've yet to actually build things, so I'm not sure I want to attempt going too far off plan on one of my first eventual projects.