I recently completed a pair of Racer Tables for separate clients on the East Coast. Building the tables was no problem. It was actually pretty fun, as I had not built these coffee tables for a while. They were the first projects that I built under the Studio 78 moniker over a year ago, and served as a platform for me to display my style to the world. It's been a year since then, and in a way, it was kind of nostalgic to revisit the design.
Each time I build the same design, it inevitably changes. The biggest change that I noticed was in the finish. I've come a long way in learning about the finishing process, and each project provides more research and experience on how to best protect and show off the wood. There are some things that only time and experience can teach you, and I get excited for what I might figure out in the next year, or decade, or more.. The five coats of Sutherland Welles Tung Oil that I use builds a very durable finish. Topped with a coat of wax, the tables are ready for the wear and tear of daily use.
It was the first time that I have had the opportunity to ship furniture across the country, though, and it's been a bit of a learning curve. I finally decided on my method and went to work building the crate and packing the tables. Here's a step by step gallery on how they are packed. Combining 1" foam, bubble wrap and a furniture blanket, I pack them into the crate so they don't have room to bounce around. They actually don't move at all!
I ship them out Friday and am excited to see how they do. I'm hoping that they make it to their new homes safe and sound!
Each time I build the same design, it inevitably changes. The biggest change that I noticed was in the finish. I've come a long way in learning about the finishing process, and each project provides more research and experience on how to best protect and show off the wood. There are some things that only time and experience can teach you, and I get excited for what I might figure out in the next year, or decade, or more.. The five coats of Sutherland Welles Tung Oil that I use builds a very durable finish. Topped with a coat of wax, the tables are ready for the wear and tear of daily use.
It was the first time that I have had the opportunity to ship furniture across the country, though, and it's been a bit of a learning curve. I finally decided on my method and went to work building the crate and packing the tables. Here's a step by step gallery on how they are packed. Combining 1" foam, bubble wrap and a furniture blanket, I pack them into the crate so they don't have room to bounce around. They actually don't move at all!
I ship them out Friday and am excited to see how they do. I'm hoping that they make it to their new homes safe and sound!