miniature chest & bench/plant stand are done.........

squirrely grainThe grain on two of the faces of the legs have an interesting grain that I like. A downside to it is that it is full of shallow tear out pockets. It is/was very difficult to remove it. Sanding did diddly squat and scraping was the only thing working. Even that wasn't nice sailing trying to remove and smooth it out. Wiped it with alcohol to show me where it was still and how well I was doing removing it.bottom is doneI got three coats on the underside of the top and I'm calling it done. There isn't any need to put anymore on it. stretcherGot three coats on the bottom and sides of the stretcher. After I install it I'll finish the top of it.sighI thought I was done with scraping the base but it ain't so boys and girls. I was getting ready to shellac this when I caught several spots of tear out in raking light. Spent another hour and a pound of calories dealing with it. oopsI forgot to or rather I thought I didn't have to sand the ends of the stretcher. The angled saw cut…