night stand done..........

top goes on firstI have six coats on the top and I was happy with the look and the shine. Clamped the top to the base - the towel was to keep the clamp heads from marring the top. I was surprised that these clamps alone pulled the top down tight to the base all around. I was expecting the slat sides to have daylight that they didn't. wash, rinse, repeat for the shelfGot the shelf positioned and clamped and then I flipped it to screw in the table top clips.hmm........Clips screwed in and there is a bit of daylight on the slat edges. From the bottom I could see the clip was visible from the there. However, on the opposite side I couldn't see it. hmm........I had to do one more coat of shellac. There were four boo boos from the clamp pads. I didn't think with the towel that would happen. I had used wax paper on the shelf and nada. Zero hiccups with the clamp pads there. Easy fix - quick rub with 4-0 steel wool followed with some shellac.first glamour picThis is a good match for the tall…

Commenting on Bubbles has been removed. Why? If you want to talk about this post, write to the author, use the comments on their blog if it has them, or reply with a "RE:" post on your own blog. Suggestions? feedback@bubbles.town