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   saschafer | Oct 02, 2007 09:30pm | #1

   "I know as the legs pivot and work against each other there will be wear there."

   Typically, a washer is placed on the pivot bolt between the two pieces of wood, so that there is clearance between them as they move.

   I don't think there's any clear finish that would stand up to constant wood-on-wood sliding.

   -Steve

    

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   firemarshall | Oct 02, 2007 11:03pm | #2

     Yeah! I was also thinking on that a wide thin washer would help on the chaffing problem at the pivots. Now what do you think about a two finish product. Like Watkins danish oil for the frame work and something harder for the top to resist stains or to make things easier,just use the oil finish in it entirety..

   David

   Edited 10/2/2007 4:12 pm ET by firemarshall

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   saschafer | Oct 02, 2007 11:33pm | #3

   Although it depends on the kind of wood involved, my personal quick-and-easy favorite for this kind of application is something along these lines:

   1) Random-orbital sand to P220.

   2) Dampen the surface to raise grain.

   3) Hand sand to P220 or P320 (depending on the wood--harder and finer-grained woods benefit from the finer grit).

   4) Apply a light sealer coat of dewaxed shellac. In addition to sealing the wood, I find that the shellac does a good job of enhancing figure.

   5) Sand lightly with P320 to remove any raised grain nibs from the shellac application.

   6) Apply three coats of Minwax Wipe-On Polyurethane, scuff sanding lightly in between.

   7) On tabletops and other wear surfaces, apply an additional two or three coats of the poly.

   Using a Danish oil on the non-wear surfaces would be a bit less work, but I figure that the piece isn't going to be ready for service until the top is done anyway, so there's not that much point in saving time on the legs, etc. if I still have to wait for the top.

   -Steve

    

   Edited 10/2/2007 4:35 pm ET by saschafer

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   firemarshall | Oct 02, 2007 11:58pm | #4

   Thank you! I think even I can go by those instructions. have a nice day!David