Category Archives: Finishing

Hillbilly Mini Tansu-Progress 9-Complete

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I woke up Saturday morning and changed my mind.  I was originally going to finish this project with Tried and True oil.  But I decided to go with clear shellac.  The entire mini tansu already had two coats of BLO … Continue reading →

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Boxes and Tray in the Done Pile

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Two more coats of clear shellac, buffed with steel wool and a coat of paste wax finishes out these few simple projects.  I think that I derive as mush satisfaction from making these simple, utilitarian projects as I do from … Continue reading →

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Two Coats of Bug Secretions

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I been piecing on the boxes and trays after work this week.  An hour, at the most, every evening before having to call it quits.  Nothing ground breaking, just finish planing and a little sanding.  I also added some decoration … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-5

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I bolted awake in the wee hours of the morning with an idea.  OK, let me back up a little.  When I start a project I usually have the finish worked out before the lumber is even purchased.  I know … Continue reading →

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It’s the Last Things

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Greg Merritt

It’s always the little things that make the difference.  One last pass with the plane can turn an OK surface into a pristine one.  One last thin shaving can make a tight tenon fit perfectly.  In this instance its one … Continue reading →

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End Tables Part 13 – Done!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Greg Merritt

  Whew!  These tables are now moved into the done column.  This has been a long and drawn out build for me and taxed the confines of my small shop.  I actually had to move the bases into the house … Continue reading →

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End Tables Part 12

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Heat index of 89F and 68% humidity for the last two days.  So I put on my big boy pants, tied a bandana around my head and went to work in the shop.  In short, it sucked!  But I did … Continue reading →

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End Tables Part 8

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Well I only had enough energy after work to rub out one table base and add a coat of paste wax to it.  If you haven’t used this method with shellac, words nor photos will do it justice.  You have … Continue reading →

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End Tables Part 7

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Today was a holiday.  Memorial Day to be exact.  So thank you to all of you who have or do serve in the U.S. military. As for me I had two tasks that I needed to complete today.  Mow the … Continue reading →

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End Tables Part 6

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I almost didn’t post this.  I love using milk paint and am a little worried that photos from mid process will scare folks off trying it.  It’s kinda like showing a sausage making video right before breakfast. I use real … Continue reading →

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