Coffee Table – part 3
Now that the legs had dried, I connected them together with two longer stretchers. The long stretchers were attached to the ends with screws. The screw holes were filled with matching walnut plugs and sanded flush.
The base of the table is complete:
The top of the table was attached to the base with figure-8 toggles, which allows the table top to expand and contract independently of the base.
Here is the table complete:
I finished the table with 3 coats of boiled linseed oil and then sealed with a clear poly coat. The oil really brought out the depth of color and grain of the walnut.
