A Finished Project

It is with great pride that I announce the completion of a woodworking project.  I am proud of myself, not for the quality of craftsmanship, but for the completion of the project in a timely manner.

Normally it takes me years to finish a project.  One so large as this might take several years.

Not this time.

The sanding and finishing of this project was done in many small phases, so no daunting shadow ever passed before me.  The first, small pieces finished about a month ago.  Their quality and beauty kept me motivated, driven to see the final product.

The last month I have parked my truck outside, using the space of the garage to do my finishing.  It took time.  One coat of varnish and three coats of polyurethane took at least four days, usually closer to a week.  Things dry and set slowly in the cold.

But the project was a success.

I now have a table which folds down into a nicely contained coffee table.  On Wednesdays it can fold out into a fully functional gaming table.

I have to admit it is a little wobbly in fully extended mode.  It is the price I pay for versatility.  The wobblyness isn’t bad enough to cause problems, but I suspect it will always annoy me.

Folded up, it is as solid as a rock.  It supports feet just as well as I would expect a good coffee table to.

And….

Pictures.