First things first, I belt sanded the crap out of it. I didn't really realize how powerful those things were until I started to use one. DAAAANG!! I laughed that it said "1 Horsepower" on the side, but that apparently wasn't something I should ahve been laughing about! That thing almost took off on me!! Anyway, once I got the hang of it, sanding was a snap!
I had wanted to stain it a cherry color because (in my ignorance) I assumed that cherry stain would be a dark reddish color. WRONG. It's a light color, so I went with "Red Mahogany" instead. Here's the bottom (I was practicing on the part you won't see haha)
Looks pretty good... So I continue on.
It isn't done yet, but it's getting closer! Keep in mind, the part that's up right now is actually going to be the bottom (which is why I didn't fill in that hole). I still need to sand it with a finer grit paper and then re-varnish it again, but it seems to be coming along nicely! Thoughts??
Great project Linds! Those spools make a super base for a table. Interesting and REALLY sturdy. Should hold a bunch of Margarita and/or wine glasses and some munchies to boot! Glad you are having fun with it. Who knows, maybe a fine china hutch is next! Lot's of love GP & GM.
ReplyDeleteYa it's going to make a KILLER table. Loads of drinks and snacks will be on it soon I'm sure haha. Plus, they're sturdy enough to dance on if the mood so strikes me! I don't know about a china hutch, but possibly my dining room table next!
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