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4 coats of varnish on the top and 3 on the legs, lots of sanding in between.
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So happy with how this came out!
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I exposed the wood grain on the ends of the table, a modern touch of minimalism.
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My dad helped by building the drawer with dove tailed joints.
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Shallow but wide drawer is perfect for remotes, keyboards & magazines.
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Purrty!
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Finished! Look at that wood grain!
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ready for varnish
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stained & drying
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improvised saw horses
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applying the stain
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the exposed end grain edge
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what it'll kinda look like
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I just set the top on the legs
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back of the table
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legs are joined together
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a drawer goes in front, hence the missing side piece
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get all the joints tight
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good bar clamps are key
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subassemblies joined
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Glueing the leg subassemblies together
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Without a proper garage or work table I have to work on the floor...
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Every piece of wood was redimensioned from the original desk
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clamping but also making sure not to mare the wood
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everything is sanded and ready for assembly
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Still Planning How To Build It
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Raw Materials
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doing some cuttin'
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have to clamp everything down tight
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The grain is spectacular!
