Hall Table: The Finish
A tung oil finish leaves a low-luster sheen that really brings out the best in the quartersawn walnut.
Start your 14-day FREE trial to watch this video
Plus, access more than 500 video workshop episodes when you become a member
In this video workshop, Timothy Rousseau offers detailed instruction on a variety of woodworking techniques while building this beautiful hall table made of quartersawn walnut. In this series you will learn the basics of pattern routing, how to create a floating tabletop, and discover an ingenious method for tapering curved legs with a thickness planer.
With the base assembled and the top complete, it’s time to apply a finish. In this episode Rousseau shows how he applies a natural tung-oil finish to the hall table. The finish is easy to apply and creates a beautiful low-luster shine on the walnut.
Download the plans for this table from the Digital Plans Library. Plus, browse 100+ other plans available for members only.
Produced by: Ed Pirnik; Video by: Gary Junken; Editing by: Mike Dobsevage
Videos in the Series
-
Make an Asian-Inspired Hall TableJune 19, 2012 -
Hall table: Tapered legsJune 19, 2012 -
Hall Table: Mortises for Aprons and RailsJune 19, 2012 -
Hall Table: Tenons and Double TenonsJune 19, 2012 -
Hall Table: Shaping PartsJune 19, 2012 -
Hall Table: Lower RailsJune 19, 2012 -
Hall Table: Shelf and Base Glue-UpJune 19, 2012 -
Hall Table: The TabletopJune 19, 2012 -
Hall Table: The FinishJune 19, 2012
Comments
An excellent video with great instructions. I purchased the plans and video. I hope to see more in the future.
Tim, I really enjoy your video's and of course your amazing workmanship. In other words you do great.
I have a sliding table on my table saw and love it. I was wondering what kind of sliding table you have and if your happy with it. Keep up the good work I learn a lot from watching you, thanks Bob
I always wait in earnest for Tim’s workshops. I learn from each and every one. Tim is a super teacher and always has great and challenging projects. Please hurry to present your next one.
Thanks
Randy
Log in or become a member to post a comment.
Sign up Log in