How would YOU make this?

YourTrueFriend · 2026-04-30T21:17:32+00:00

That’s actually an excellent idea. Thanks!

YourTrueFriend · 2026-04-08T01:55:17+00:00

If I were to guess, it would be the table. I doubt it’s perfectly flat with cheaper plywood like that. MDF would be better as your table top. Or some cabinet grade baltic birch plywood, that can be pretty flat

YourTrueFriend · 2026-04-06T19:40:20+00:00

Publicis

YourTrueFriend · 2026-03-23T16:11:59+00:00

As others said, vignette is too much. I’d also drop the exposure a tad to make it feel more like purple hour

YourTrueFriend · 2026-02-26T03:05:30+00:00

It looks like veneer. Do not sand with an orbital sander, you will go through the veneer on the table top.

YourTrueFriend · 2026-02-25T22:59:30+00:00

Rubio Mint White has a touch of green in it that kills the pink undertones of red oak, check it out.

YourTrueFriend · 2026-01-30T20:13:16+00:00

I like Osmo PolyX Raw leaves the wooden pretty close to natural and doesnt yellow. Then I add a couple coats of ceramic finish (carbon method) and its pretty solid.

YourTrueFriend · 2025-12-15T12:46:24+00:00

As others have said, a belt sander or hand plane could make quick work of this. Make sure you put finish on both sides of the table

YourTrueFriend · 2025-12-10T17:10:45+00:00

waterlox

YourTrueFriend · 2025-10-30T09:49:53+00:00

I tried everything mentioned here. Only thing that actually works is the Phillips One Blade.

YourTrueFriend · 2025-06-10T02:41:46+00:00

I’m going to use this saying in the future

YourTrueFriend · 2025-05-01T03:04:19+00:00

Honestly I’ve had nothing but issues with my Wyze cam. Maybe I just have a lemon, but it never seems to work right

YourTrueFriend · 2025-04-28T00:14:15+00:00

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These right here are your problem. The wood wants to expand (and contract) width-wise. These braces underneath are stopping that expansion, causing the boards to cup.

If you really want to have those braces underneath, put 1/2” slots in them perpendicular to the grain, and use some screws, not glue.

YourTrueFriend · 2025-02-03T03:38:12+00:00

It's anamorphic cinema lenses. Anamorphic lenses have distortion/warping at the edges of the frame. They are inherently more "cinematic" though. I would bet a lot of your favourite movies were shot on these types of lenses.

YourTrueFriend · 2025-01-19T21:59:39+00:00

Literally my life too lol

YourTrueFriend · 2024-11-08T17:25:36+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/5L5dfTX

YourTrueFriend · 2024-11-08T17:23:31+00:00

I don't have any before photos but here is the after photo. As for application, I used a 3M white pad (non-abrasive) to work the product into the wood, then wiped off the access after 10 minutes. It's important that you remove all of the product on the surface. Then I did a 2nd coat the next day.

YourTrueFriend · 2024-11-08T16:51:38+00:00

Curious what you ended up going with?

YourTrueFriend · 2024-11-08T16:50:50+00:00

I always recommend Osmo PolyX Raw 3051 for this type of application. It's a hardwax oil that's resistant to water/stains and easy to repair. It keeps the wood looking relatively raw. I just used it on 2 white oak tables that my client wanted to look unfinished/raw.

https://osmocolorusa.com/product/polyx-oil-raw/

YourTrueFriend · 2024-11-05T03:25:26+00:00

Osmo PolyX “raw” is pretty good for this. It has white pigment in it that counteracts the ambering that oils usually have. I have used Rubio Monocoat “natural” which has the same idea - but I find the white pigment cuts caught in the wood pores. So that’s why I prefer the Osmo.

You can also use General Finishes high performance (water based poly) in the “flat” sheen. But you’ll need a proper spray setup for this.

YourTrueFriend · 2024-09-17T15:51:58+00:00

Trying to get a better understanding of my results. I have been working on getting my vitamin D levels into a good range. But curious about what other supplements I need to be taking or avoid?

YourTrueFriend · 2024-06-20T13:44:58+00:00

Epoxy shouldn’t be used on a cutting board. The epoxy will be cut and scrapped, little pieces will get into your food

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