I have been wanting to start woodworking for a good while now, and I finally had the oppurtunity to venture into my shop and actually build. This is my first build, and im rather happy with how it came out, and im constntly finding motivation to grow and learn more from these plans, quick shoutout to Miss Ana White and her family, as I am a big fan of the DIY culture she and her family represent.
The table top is reclaimed lumber i salvaged from an old skid at an old job. Ive had them for years and finally was able to put them to good use rather than just burn them. (id still say thats good use.) The shou sugi ban inspired techique of burning and carving the char out has been a favorite of mine, and so I attempted to use it in this project. However because of this, the project also took more time than it probably should of. As a result though this table has a good contrast and texture to it. I also love the feeling of a "real" product and this table defiitley has that feel.
I found myself in a few different situations that I had learned from. I didnt want to have my screws visible in this table, and I didnt realize that until I had already put some of them in. I dont have a stainable wood filler so the task was on to find a way to fill these holes, and make them a little less noticeable. I settled on woodglue, char from when I carved out all the boards and some Ebony stain I had laying around. the result was something that burned decently and somewhat seemed like it belonged. It blends well enough with the darks in my opinion.
Overall I learned alot from this and am already beginning my next one. Thanks again to Ana White and the community. And thanks to all who took the time to read my long babbling post. Happy building!
Comments
itzann
Sun, 10/14/2012 - 10:19
Mirror
Very nice! I kind of like the black screw-heads showing!
-Ann
JoanneS
Sun, 10/14/2012 - 14:25
Thank you!
Thanks Ann! This was a fun project. I've been wanting a mirror to match that table since last year, and this one fits just right. My family said they liked the visible screws too, so I'm going to leave them as they are.
:)
Joanne
Ana White
Sun, 10/14/2012 - 15:26
Joanne, this is beautiful!!!!
Joanne, this is beautiful!!!! I am so glad you like the mirror. We adore ours! Thanks for getting the book! Ana
YankeeBelle
Sun, 10/14/2012 - 16:03
Hooray!! What fun to see brag posts from book projects!!
Great job on the mirror!! I hate waiting for paint to dry also....that's why Ive taken to painting everything with homemade chalk paint...dries in minutes and I can get right to sanding and glazing. Love the gray you used!!
JoanneS
Thu, 08/29/2013 - 13:57
Ana, Thank you
Ana, Thank you so much! I can't wait to get building on more projects from the book and from here too! You are awesome! :)
YankeeBelle, thank you! How do you make chalk paint? That sounds like a great time saver!
:)
Joanne