So, after seeing this

[MarkW]

So, after seeing this http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/woodworking/general.woodworking/3018-furniture.design.ideas.html I really liked some of the designs listed specifically this bedroom set.

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I had been looking for ideas for a bedroom set for my daughter, so I decided to build a test piece. I started with a TV stand (I did not have much wood) but intend to build a complete set if it worked well.​

Here are the results of the test...

More images:
http://ncwoodworker.net/gallery/files/5/5/0/TVStand2.jpg
http://ncwoodworker.net/gallery/files/5/5/0/TVStand3.jpg

I made the top from some very figgureed white oak (at least thats what I think it is) The bottom is popular with the feet being oak also. I did a couple of first's for me on this project. The case used MT joinery (which I had never been able to do to my satisfaction) and I used BLO for the top and legs. Overall I am satisfied but, I tend to like the look of laquer. I'm not sure if there is something I could topcoat the BLO with to help this out.

Obviously I have alot more to build so any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DaveO]

Sure looks to me like it worked very well. Nice piece, I like the combination of painted and natural wood. I do think the top is WO also. Are there going to be any doors added?
You can and should top coat the BLO with something. BLO is not a good protective finish for wood, it adds nice color but provides little protection. You can use lacquer, poly, shellac or an oil/varnish blend to give a protective film coating. Just make sure to wait until the BLO has cured. Some say around a week is good enough, I generally wait until you no longer smell the BLO.
I can't wait to see the rest of the pieces you are going to make, keep us posted on your progress.
Dave

 

[skeeter]

Nice job Mark. If the rest of the set turns out this nice, you and your daughter have something to be proud of.

 

[cpowell]

That looks very beautiful and perfect for a girl's bedroom.

I like the wood top and feet. I think it adds some contrast to the white without overpowering. Did you turn the feet?

It looks like your painting/drying stand is JUST wide enough for the footprint! :lol: :lol: :lol:

The BLO does a great job of popping the grain! Of course you can topcoat after it's dry.

Great job!

Chuck

 

[cskipper]

Very nice. I like the contrast between the wood and the paint too.

 

[Monty]

That's quite a "test piece"! Looks very nice. Can't wait to see the other pieces of the set.