Constructing the top and finishing the Sideboard with tung oil and citrus solvent.
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.
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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