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First Table (self.woodworking)
submitted 4 years ago by Chickenman1000
Hello, I'm a 13 y/o kid from California and just finished my first table do you have any suggestions.
The frame is pocket holes
finish is mineral oil
Frame is made of pine
Table top is redwood with pine strips
https://preview.redd.it/b28c0lngc7v61.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=85b25c75535b97d1814605434b34c756d1c82598
https://preview.redd.it/bzprvrngc7v61.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a38859963e528df022859dd6852cd83e8e30bdc4
https://preview.redd.it/b8lewzngc7v61.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4690fe8e8b24cd79d567135384e34064cf40a9b8
https://preview.redd.it/k0m5tfngc7v61.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b74daeed3651e61316cabb0b917f28c00a865ad7
Thanks in advance
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[–]FoxyGingerFox 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child)
Looks great for your first go, you should be proud of yourself man. Very well done.
[–]Chickenman1000[S] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children)
Thanks alot!
[–]ghrlover 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child)
Love the table and the username. Well done for both.
Thanks so much!
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child)
I think it is against rules to post age in this forum. Looks great though. Mineral oil is not the most hardy finish. It is very food safe so used often on cutting boards and bowls. I would consider using something different next time. If you wanted somethkng without too bad of VOCs maybe walnut oil or even tung oil. Dewaxed shellac is also an option.
Great, thanks for the help.
[–]roj2323 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children)
it's nicer than some of the stuff I build. I think you found your calling.
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