Comments on: Asian/Arts and Crafts inspired table

By: Mark (TheCraftsmansPath.com)

Mark (TheCraftsmansPath.com) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:50:51 +0000

Quang,

Thanks for visiting the blog and your comments on the table.

As far as the finish goes, there’s nothing too special here. No stain. Just finished with several thinned coats of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal satin. If I were to do it again, I might try warming up the color of the Walnut a little with some shellac first – my Walnut was a bit on the gray side before finish. As it stands, the Arm-R-Seal has enough of an amber cast that it did warm up somewhat.

–Mark

By: Quang Vu

Quang Vu — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:55:05 +0000

Hi Mark,
It is very nice table. I really the design of the leg. I have one question on the beautiful finish. I saw the top is a bit dark. Did you have a stain on the table? Could you let me know your finish process? I am making a dining table with walnut too.
Thank you
Quang

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By: Mark (The Craftsman's Path)

Mark (The Craftsman's Path) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:40:32 +0000

Shannon,

Thanks for the comments on the table and the blog. Please continue to visit and comment!

–Mark

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:35:58 +0000

This is a great design and very well executed. I agree with your design idea of tapering the legs on two sides as well. You have a nice flow on the front that is definately asian, but the straight sides speak more A&C. That however is what you set out to do though so excellent work. Love the blog, great stuff!