Grain is not looking too bad so far, some of the old shellac is ingrained and will have to stay there but picks the grain out nicely. Not decided what to finish it with yet. Got a bottle of teak oil but thinking varnish might be better.Lightly burn the top to bring the grain out & use osmo oil or spray clear lacquer over it.
" Tha'll learn thee yet!"On another bastid course
They should make a TV program about you, combination of Wheeler Dealers and Steptoe and Son, with a bit of Del boy thrown in!Morning all tis still frosty bloody bitter oot side.
Im off to empty my landy & trailer tis still got the contents of my catch inside it.
Safe day you lot.
I'll get shot down for saying this but polyurethane varnish is probably the easiest to put on and maintain. Others will say wax it, which is very nice but needs constant redoing.
Ask Stephen Hawking!
Oops, can't, the poor bloke has "passed".
I did say that didn't I? But truth to tell, French polishing is a bit of an art and if desired,Looking good id try a bit of French polish as @Stanleysteamer says now ive seen the table.
Well you did say you were bored, didn't you?
Not making a decision until it is all sanded down, including the legs/frame. I made a workshop bench top a while back with new plywood finished with yacht varnish. Looks great but scratches too easy (well it would in a workshop wouldn't it). Currently leaning towards wax or oil (waxoyl
for a landy theme??) as it will be much simpler to refresh when needed. And will be keeping the lighter look, as its far more pleasing to the eye than the original dark colour. Sample finishes will be done on some similar wood. Any way its on hold for a couple of days while I do some plumbering at the dottirs.
Have used tarmac scalpings for construction site compounds a couple of times. Like fresh tarmac it needs to go down on a good hardcore base otherwise it will just chew up. Avoid doing it in winter and on wet / puddled ground. Works really well on a good base in hot weather as the binder softens and re-binds the aggregates.
