Comments on: Small Table Base – Update

By: The Inquisitive Woodworker

The Inquisitive Woodworker — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:29:18 +0000

Thanks Ananda. I’m not talking about anything dark to deep in color. I was going to try shellac to see if that would give what we are looking for. I’m looking for a subtle change, nothing dramatic.

By: Ananda Dorje

Ananda Dorje — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:21:03 +0000

Wow – that looks great. I’d like to see a closer view though!

I would caution you with regard to the use of the stain. Perhaps a deep shellac (an amber or garnet) could do the trick? Or, a blonde shellac and then a glaze over the top of it with a colored varnish of some sort if you want something darker? You’ll want to maintain the ability to see the figure of your top, so may not want the stain directly in the pores of the wood…

Do you have a sense of what color you’re after? Possibly something close to the color of the trim? If so, shellac may do the trick.

By: Torch02

Torch02 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:01:20 +0000

I love how the front leg sits proud of the bent apron; it gives the table a bold front.

By: David

David — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:13:04 +0000

That’s a nice little demi-lune, perfect size for the space it’s in. I don’t know about how it fits with your other furniture, but by itself it looks really nice there. Great job!