Tag Archives: milk paint

Brand New 100yr Old Table

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Greg Merritt

My niece just graduated college and it only took here a couple of weeks to secure her first teaching position. Of course that job is out of state and she starts at the end of July. Therefore she is in … Continue reading →

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Mini Three Drawer Chest

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Greg Merritt

As I update old drawings, I will post those that I hope you will find useful.  Some may be new versions of those that you have seen before.  Others will be making a first time appearance here on the blog.

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Sewing Table-Part 4-Complete

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Greg Merritt

The were only two remaining construction phase elements that needed to be completed.  The trestles needed to be trimmed level and everything needed to be sanded in preparation to receive the milk paint. From the conception I knew that I was … Continue reading →

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Shaker Stool 128 Mod-Part 3-Complete

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Greg Merritt

I spent a few days working on the milk paint finish of that I had started at the end of my last post.  I’m going to hold off on the details of the process for now.  I’ve been asked by … Continue reading →

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Shaker Stool 128 Mod-Part 2

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Greg Merritt

Turning the remainder of the three legs for this little stool went fairly quickly.  Helped in part by and early start and a cool morning.  A welcome change from the heat that is the norm for this time of year. … Continue reading →

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Side Table-Progress 3-Complete

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Greg Merritt

OK, I last left off with the top panel in the clamps.        

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Side Table-Progress 2

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Progress today on the little side table project.  So far the new shop space is working out great and I’m really liking the extra space to move around in.  Plus, working in an attached garage feels almost like working in … Continue reading →

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Side Table-Progress 1

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Greg Merritt

For the handful of you that read this drivel on a regular basis you are probably starting to think that I have developed age-onset ADHD or maybe worse.  First I droned on about nightstands, then a bookcase and now a … 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 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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