A new shelf

[Dara]

From an old Wood magazine
The gallery where I sell boxes needs more shelf space so I thought I would make one for her.
It will also have a price tag on it.

Just about done. All red oak and to be finished with minwax mission oak stain and tung oil.








I built a couple of these years ago to sit on each side of my fireplace and had to scale them down to fit.
I couldn't believe how much I scaled them down till I got into this...it turned out huge
I don't really have any build along pics but it sure took a lot of wood.
Thanks for looking

[glzahn]

Very nice indeed!!!!

I built one years ago for a benefit for a co-worker. Have always wanted to build one for myself. You may have just rekindled the fire.

[Ken Vick]

Nice display case and I like your shop, at least what I could see of it. What's on TV? Ken

[Dara]

Thanks guys, the shop is a mess though...waiting for a nice windy warm day to open the doors and blow it out.
TV generally has news on as background noise but I sure am getting tired of hearing about this Trump guy

[Dumb_Polack]

"...........but I sure am getting tired of hearing about this Trump guy."


So are we!!!

[bennybmn]

I always have my radio on for background, but a TV would be nice for some instructional DVDs! Still, sawdust aside, that's a very neat shop. If you ever want to see what real clutter looks like to make yourself feel better, come on over

[Steve N]

Interesting piece. It's got elements of a lot of furniture types. Please post a post finish shot. I think it will come alive for you.

[bennybmn]

And the cleanest shop ever award goes to....

Nice case! I like that style for a bookcase. I've seen it a few times lately, grows on me every time.

[Ken Vick]

bennybmn said:

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And the cleanest shop ever award goes to....

Nice case! I like that style for a bookcase. I've seen it a few times lately, grows on me every time.

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I wonder if Dara didn't move some of his shop stuff and the bookcase into his living room for the pics. There is also the TV for further evidence. Ken

[Dara]

Varathane Mission Brown stain was added this weekend, between fishing trips





I can't decide between Minwax Tung oil or shelac for a top coat.
I'm going to Lee valley Ottawa this weekend so I may pick up a nice brush for shelac.
I don't have spray equipment.