Oak Table Finished

We purchased an oak table at a yard sale on National Quilting Day.  On Cherish an Antique Day, I first posted pictures of this table. I have been working on it slow and steady. It needed quite a bit of sanding. Here is what it looked like after all the sanding. There are some deep scratches and water stains that I thought would be better left than completely change the history of the table. I did get all the previous finish off the surface.

And this is the finished project. It is a beautiful and unique oak table. We believe it is one of a kind because there is no maker mark. Probably made in someones barn. What do you think of this beautiful table?

 

Cherish an Antique Day

 

 

We purchased this oak table at a yard sale a couple of weeks ago. It does not have any markings from a builder. So we have to assume that it was probably made in someones barn for their house. The craftsmanship is wonderful. The legs appear to have been hand lathed.

 

 

 

 

The feet are made of many pieces of wood put together than cut to the shape desired.

 

 

 

 

It has an mechanism to release the extra leaf which is stored under the main table.

 

 

 

I have to finish sanding the top to get the old finish off. I will then use a wood soap to clean the table thoroughly before using a clear polyurethane to give it a nice finish. Today we are to cherish antiques and I believe the best way is to restore and preserve old furniture.

Goof Off Day

Since it is Goof Off Day, I guess that means I don’t have to do anything today. Yay! Wish I could. But today I need to finish our wine displays (pictures to come) and work on sanding an old oak table. Hope you can goof off today – even if it’s just a little.

*March 22 is International Goof Off Day. The unofficial holiday encourages people to take the day to relax and do unproductive and useless things.

Goofing off or to goof off is an expression popularly used in the United States.
Neglecting Work
The expression refers to the act of doing something that is unproductive while neglecting actual, important work. A goof off is a person who engages in such acts and ignores his or her duties and tasks.
Careless Mistake
The word goof can be used to refers to a careless mistake as well as someone who makes them.
International Goof Off Day is also known as National Goof Off Day in the United States.
How to Celebrate?
Goof the whole day off. Don’t do anything that is productive or important.
Spend the day online or even better switch off your computer and all your mobile devices and goof off in the outdoors.
Did You Know…
…that the world’s most famous goofy comic character, Goofy was originally known as Dippy Dawg?

 

*https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/international-goof-off-day

Redwood Picnic Table Completed

I showed you some pictures of this 4 foot redwood conversion picnic table being made.  Today I am showing you what the 2 completed tables look like.  We haven’t sold any yet but believe it will happen soon.  I’ll post a picture of the walnut stained table when it is completed.

Redwood Picnic Table

I’ve shown you pictures of the conversion picnic table that we made out of pine and painted blue.  Here are some pictures of Mac finishing a redwood table.  We also have a pine table stained walnut that just needs to be assembled.  I’ll provide pictures as they get finished.

 

Conversion Picnic Table

Mac & I have started a woodworking and welding shop on our property.  We had tried the woodworking when we moved here in 1997.  Mac made our bedroom set with headboard and 2 night stands.  He also made a drafting table and armoire.  Did not make any sells so the shop really never became a business.

 

But this time, we are starting with a conversion picnic table and expanding to other items for which we have plans.  This first picnic table is 5 feet and made of pine.  I will be painting it a beautiful blue color this week.  The second one is a four foot table out of redwood. If you would like to see more pictures, click here to  see the posting on Facebook.

Folding Chair Revamp

As you can see, I was still on my red kick when I revamped these 2 wood chairs. I was using these chairs  with a small glass table. It would have the red salt & pepper shakers and napkins in the center on a colorful table cloth. At this time, we are not using the glass round table in the dining room.

I really liked this fabric because it had a red stripe in it along with these other bright colors. I did realize that in order for the fabric to look more finished I would have to remove the chair back to cover it completely. I decided not to do that at the time but may want to in the future.

Outdoor Furniture Revamped

I have had a set of 4 metal chairs which I repaint every five years or so. Since spring is here and summer is on the way, I thought I would share my most recent outdoor furniture revamp. Instead of painting the chairs and small table the same color, I decided to use five different colors of spray paint.

What do you think of the colors? I wasn’t sure about the white chair but it definitely adds a brightness to the set.

Especially since one chair is a dark hunter green and the table is black.

These five colors also go with some fabric I had. That means I could make pillows for the chairs and end up with a very colorful outdoor sitting area.

 

Work Space

 

I’m usually very organized but I have let my work space get out of control. I have a pretty nice space set aside.

 

 

One table has my sewing machine while the other 2 are a mess with sewing, quilting and craft stuff. Of course there has to be cat toys around

This got out of hand when I started working 5 nights a week from 6 to 12 hours with a 45 minutes drive each way. So now I just need to decide where to start and get some of these projects completed or at least some stuff to a point where they are not just sitting on my work space.

May decide to bring in another table specifically for cutting and piecing quilts. Not sure if that is a good idea or not. Giving myself more surface to lay stuff. Only time will tell.