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Building the Walnut Side Table (Placeholder)

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Milling

Rough lumber was jointed, planed and left to settle for a few days before final dimensioning. Skipping that rest is how tables end up rocking.

Cutting the tenons

Part Count Tenon size
Long aprons 2 3/8” × 2-1/2”
Short aprons 2 3/8” × 2-1/2”
Shelf rails 4 1/4” × 1”

Finishing

Three coats of Danish oil, a day apart, then paste wax.

Coat 1: flood, wait 15 min, wipe off
Coat 2: thin, wipe off after 10 min
Coat 3: thin, buff with 0000 steel wool