As the Sideboard Series comes to a close, we’ll embark on the Top Construction & Oil Finish. The top is really just a large walnut panel. I like to use Dominos to help keep the panels aligned curing the glueup though the same thing could be achieved by using several sets of cauls. The idea is to keep the boards as even as possible so that it limits the amount of work we need to do after the glue dries. After the top is fully scraped and sanded, I added a small 1/8″ roundover. If you’re looking for more information and tips for making wide panels that stay flat, check out this video.
The finish I used is Bumblechutes, a natural tung oil finish thinned with citrus solvent. You can save 10% using the code TWW10 at Bumblechutes.com This finish is not the most protective in the world, but it does just fine on a piece of furniture that doesn’t require a ton of protection.
The top is attached to the case using screws and elongated screws. 1 1/4″ should do the trick as long as you don’t drive them too deep. The back panel is then added with glue and brad nails.
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Stuff I Used:
- Bumblechutes Finish – Save 10% with code TWW10
- Amana Countersink Bit
- Backside Sandpaper
- Milwaukee Die Grinder
- Carbide Burr (Ball)
- Large Core Box Bit
- Mouse Card Scraper
- Leigh Dovetail Jig
- My Vacuum Press Setup
- Taper Maker Hardware Kit
- RevMark White Marker
- White Pencil
- Festool Domino
- Festool OF1400 Router
- 1/4″ Upspiral Bit
- Titebond Extend
- Dovetail Bit
- Milwaukee Die Grinder
- Cove Bit
- Preppin Weapon Sanding Block
- Milwaukee Compact Router