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Originally Posted by tiger_handheld
it's the resident reno noob again...
so i'm wanting to build my own coffee table!
i have found the wood i'm going to use - it's untreated
questions:
1- how do i "treat" it so it wont "rot"?
2- how do i get to that store like smooth shine? I know i have to sand it and stain it using 400-500grit sand paper. Is there anything more to it than that?
3- where can one find narrow wooden legs? I found the hair pin style locally but nothing came up for "narrow round wooden legs".
the legs will be something like but narrower and round: http://ab.weimgs.com/weimgs/ab/image...ee-table-o.jpg |
1) You interior furniture will not rot even if you leave it unfinished
2) Don't sand with 400-500 grit on the wood, i usually do 80-160grit before applying the stain & finish. If you want a smooth finish, sand the varnish between coat. Probably need to do a final polish if you want to give it like a store bought furniture shiny finish. (and at least 4-5 coats)
3) Size and shape of the leg you want? Your best bet is to go buy a wooden spindles/post from a stair railing places. They mostly come in unfinished oak, maple or paint-grade pine/poplars. They come in round or square shape, plain or with different decorative patterns. (Spindles size are usually 1.25" - 1.75", if you want something bigger, you can use a newel post)
Spindles is only $10~ per piece, and you can probably make 2 legs with 1 piece
I made a coffee table few months ago, probably one of the easiest DIY job.
I made a box leg and put hinges on them so you get a hidden storage lol.
it was completely useless tho
and the hinges made the fitment not as nice.
