Console Table: Episode 8
Posted 14 August 2019
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This is the final episode in making this console table. We hope you have loved it. In this video, Paul shows how to clean up the tabletop, fit the turn buttons, and then clean up and apply finish to the whole project. This project has been a joy and we hope you will build your own console table.
Want to make a wooden drawer pull like the one featured in this episode? Click here for a step-by-step tutorial.
Thanks Paul. Great Project!
Absolutely thumbs up on this one, Paul. I learned a lot of really great stuff here, and can see so many applications in my other projects. Many thanks, it’s a really lovely piece.
One simple and lovely piece. loved the series.
Thanks Paul.
Assuming two board orientations on the top look the same, would you choose one in which grain orientation is the same for all the boards?
As a beginner, I find smoothing multiple glued up boards that change grain orientation a challenge. Though, this video had some good tips about using a cabinet scraper. I need to just spend some time at the bench getting comfortable with that tool.
Hi Joe,
Paul says:
I think this is a matter of personal preference, structurally this would make no difference.
Kind Regards,
Izzy
Fantastic project, thank you very much WWMC staff + Paul. Paul — Thank you SO much for imagining, designing, and building a project like this using only 3/4″ material. That’s so extremely thoughtful of you towards your audience.
I believe that every time I’ve seen Paul make turn buttons they’ve always been from the same species of wood as the project. Given that they’re mostly hidden and have a utilitarian purpose, would Paul oppose using a cheaper wood, say Spruce or Pine or Poplar, for the turn buttons?
Thanks
P.S. Paul, if anyone examines one of your pieces in the future, I think their reaction will be quite a bit less subdued than as you put on once they realize it’s handiwork of the best of all time, Mr. Paul Sellers; once they realize you made it, they’ll realize they have a true treasure 🙂
Hi Ted,
Paul says: I wouldn’t use a soft wood but I would use an alternative wood.
Kind Regards,
Izzy
Beautiful table.
Which reason or which effect has the white spirit?
Hi,
Paul says:
The white spirit lifts the powder from the grain and also raises the grain slightly so you can lightly sand if needed but usually not.
Kind Regards,
Natalie
Have really enjoyed this series. Lovely design, and a nice mix of old techniques with some new twists.
I don’t see the video.
I really enjoyed the slow motion at around 20:00. The quality of photography and composition has so improved in my view. Congratulations team… Keep working hard, we are really loving it…
Cheers,
Max.
What a fabulous project from start to finish. Thank you Paul and the team for this excellent series.
Len
Hi Len,
Thank you for the kind words!
Kind Regards,
Izzy
Hello guys. Could you please help me to find proper Oil finish and wax for this table (or other similar projects)? As Paul mentioned there are several Danish Oils and waxes on the market and for me they are very expensive (especially if you put 5 coats of it on the table). Is this oil suitable? Rustins Danish Oil: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B007RL6MHA/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?keywords=danish+oil+duft&qid=1574211336&sr=8-1-fkmr1
Thanks a lot for help and for a fantasic videos and Paul’s lifetime work, love you
Hi,
Paul says:
I can’t really answer that, because without going through the manufacturers data I have no knowledge of what is actually in the contents.
Kind Regards,
Izzy
Beautiful project and wonderfully captured on video. I have followed along and am about to do the top, turnbuttons, sanding and then finishing. Thanks for this.
I know I’m coming late to this video but maybe someone will see this question.
I’m finishing up my console table and was wondering what is the reason for plugging the end of the drawer bottom groove? Paul does it around 32:44 into the video.
Love the videos! Thanks Paul and team.
Hi Jason,
Paul says:
It’s not necessary so it’s just up to you which you choose to do.
Izzy
Beautiful piece – Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful project indeed thank you very much Paul for it. I am just about finishing mine. I’m very happy about it. I have one question about the oil finish: how long you leave it to dry between coats and how long you leave it to dry before waxing? Thank you very much.
One more Q:
What were your considerations to apply oil and not Shellac this time?
Thanks!
Well my friends,
I’ve finished my table. Came really nice.
You Know, in all Paul’s projects I’ve made I took his advices and did exactelly as he does. Never disapointed. Same with this one. If Paul finish is Denish Oil, I do so too. Nice finish to apply with one exception: The smell… It was SOOOO bad (my wife said it smells like a dead animal). after a few weeks of bad smell in the house I broke and applied a few layers of Shellac. It solved the problem.
I am sharring all this with you so you’ll be aware. I wander what Paul says about this.
B.T.W. I read in some other forums about the same experience people had with Danish Oil.
Cheers!
Paul will probably not use Danish Oil anymore but not because of the smell. We have so many improved finishes which he would use instead.
Thank you Katrina, It will be nice to hear about them sometime. I have many times the dilemma how to finish a project.
WONDER of course…
Thank you Katrina, It will be nice to hear about them sometime. I have many times the dilemma how to finish a project.