Finished these tabletops for a local brewery

[SubGuy]

These are made of reclaimed old growth Douglas Fir that came from the Hammonasset State Park area in Madison, CT Area. It was from the old boardwalk and picnic area. I made 4 tops and I think they turned out great. Customer is happy. Just gotta finish the slab now and I will be moving on to a new project. Thanks for looking!

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[Hmerkle]

That is pretty cool - "Tables with history!"

 

[kooshball]

Those really turned out well; what did you finish them with?

 

[SubGuy]

Oh yeah, and thanks for all those who helped out with the recommendations and how to use Behlen's Rock Hard Tabletop Varnish. You guys know who you are:icon_thum

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Those look great, Zach. Instant antiquity.

 

[Hmerkle]

Oh yeah, and thanks for all those who helped out with the recommendations and how to use Behlen's Rock Hard Tabletop Varnish. You guys know who you are:icon_thum

That REALLY looks nice! (not glossy and thick like the old bar-top finish!

 

[SubGuy]

Finishing schedule: 100 grit on the Stroke sander; 120 grit ROS, 180 grit ROS, 220 grit ROS, Shellac sander sealer, light sanding at 220, 1 coat of Rockhard Satin cut 50/50 w/ Naptha, light sanding at 320 grit, 1 coat of Rockhard cut 3/2 with Naptha, repeat sanding, 2 more coats with sanding in between of 4/1 cut. Polished with Bowling Alley Wax to add to abrasive protection.

 

[drw]

Zach, really, really nice...beautiful work! Thank you for sharing.

 

[nn4jw]

Really nice looking. Should hold up well too.

 

[Bob Carreiro]

Great looking tops, Zach!

 

[McRabbet]

They will easily handle the many pints of brews that will be consumed there -- and never get water stained unless someone carves their initials in them. Nice job on these Zach -- know you know why I love that finishing product!

 

[scsmith42]

Two thumbs up!


Scott

 

[tarheelz]

Had no idea one needed to cut Rockhard...

Great tables and good info!

 

[golfdad]

Nice job with some old wood Zach.....

 

[MarkE]

Beautiful job Zach.

I spent many, many summer days hanging out at Hammonasset in my youth. I may have left my footprints on those very boards.

 

[SubGuy]

I know where you can get some of the boardwalk lumber...The guy I bought it from still has a good bit if I remember correctly.

Beautiful job Zach.

I spent many, many summer days hanging out at Hammonasset in my youth. I may have left my footprints on those very boards.

 

[SubGuy]

It was advised on here to do so, and I find it helps it level better. A good brush is a must....

Had no idea one needed to cut Rockhard...

Great tables and good info!

 

[Canuck]

Excellent work there Zack!

Wayne

 

[MarkE]

I know where you can get some of the boardwalk lumber...The guy I bought it from still has a good bit if I remember correctly.

I'd love to have some, a bit of a drive for me though.

Maybe you can throw some on the sub next time you head south? :gar-Bi

 

[Glennbear]

Nice job !!! were the fastener holes filled and if so how ? I have a stash of old growth fir bleacher boards complete with fastener holes :wsmile: