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It`s hard getting back into work when you have been away from it for a long period.
Both George and I are trying to recall this feeling from past years but it seems different
this time around. Not only have we had several negatives come up since our return home
but we also spent our entire Easter weekend sick in bed.
Seriously not a single chocolate bunny or egg has been seen or enjoyed around here.
Even being sick has not kept me completely down as I`ve been able
to bring this newly completed console table to you.
Fortunately I didn`t have to build anything but I can tell you,
painting and waxing open designed furniture takes a great deal of time, product,
attention to detail, and great patience.
It has 2 removable glass panels in the top surface,
and 2 perfect caned panels on the bottom.
This is a vintage solid wood piece of furniture.
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This table top has the neat ability to fold vertically.
The center of the base pivots to hold the top up or to let it fold down.
This would be great for a small space such as an apartment or loft space,
and when it is folded it is easy for one person to lift and move.
I was also thinking it may help prevent that re occurring issue of the kitchen table being
the catch all place for everything in the house but I know not many of us have that problem,
RIGHT?
Here is the table before,
and here is the nasty, beaten up top, with peeling clear coat and deep grooves
to catch all sorts of food stuff in.
And yes there was plenty I chiseled out.
For this guy I actually painted the entire table black but only kept it solid on the base.
See above all the blackened scars in the surface.
I achieved this by hand sanding the black paint down exposing all the filled in ruts
and smoothing out the soft pine.
I then filled the grooves to prevent dirt build up in them before
rubbing 3 coats of wax into the wood.
It really is so gorgeous now and super smooth.
When George got home from work he couldnt find my latest project.
I finished this console table and it looks and feels strickingly similar to one I did already.
I see what he means.
There are four main elements that I used to make this new table with.
The first are the legs, which came from a set of bed posts.
The end caps you may recall from another recent project.
The reclaimed surface used to be part of this desk below.
And finally the drawer front from a turn of the century dresser I
already redid many years ago for my nephews change table.
CAUTION:
the next photo could cause a dramatic reaction
Yes, this is my nephew and the giraffe was painted by my talented sister,
I have to admit Im not the only one in the family with an attention to detail.
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Every now and then I come across something that will work for my sisters home.
A few weeks ago we found a nice regency dining table that would work for her,
(more on that tomorrow)
and while I was working on that I found a desk she needs too.
Yard sale price .... $10
2hrs of sanding ... you owe me sis!
Dark walnut stain for the top ... boring!
and finish with paint.
New favorite stain ... KONA!
Mm Mm Good!
Some things is still missing ... handles!
Oil rubbed bronze ... by Rustoleum.
Old hutch waiting for a new life ... cant believe I found this old before photo.
The width of the hutch is perfect!.
Make room for the PC monitor ... remove a shelf?
I have had this graphic on foam core for years but couldnt find a place or use for it.
Sis likes VWs and the hutch likes it too ... perfect fit for a tack board.
If you want a bit more Im also a guest today over at
Finishing Touch Interiors
a UK based blog
http://finishingtouchinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/09/friends-feature-friday-with-kristy-from.html
GO HAVE A LOOK!
Workshop Update:
The weather forecast for Sunday is great so we are ready for a day of fun.
Sneak peak of tomorrows post:
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