console/entry table is done.........

hmm.......I let this cook overnight and I was ready to take the clamps off. I was a little concerned with the shelf twisting the bottom stretcher. It didn't happen as all the legs were laying flat. No rocking and no high or low legs. The bottom shelf was tight to stretcher end to end.walnut Miller dowelsUsed 3, one into each end apron and the 3rd one centered between them. This will allow the shelf to expand or contract as it needs to.2 on, a few more to goIt has been usually warm lately for November and the shellac is drying fairly quick. I will get the next 4-5 coats on today.changed my mindI lightly sanded this with 120 grit to gauge the japanning and I decided to strip it. I don't like the circular swirl marks. Ace didn't have any pint cans of black enamel so I'll try Lowes in the AM. opposite sideI will let this soak in Simple Green for a few days to strip the japanning. I'll have to find something else to amuse myself with while the Simple Green does its job.kinda workingThis…

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