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I did a little research and this was a great learning experience. It was also a lot of fixing work, especially getting the paint off the spindles.
As recommended, I put some danish oil on it. I’ll do another coat tomorrow. It’s not perfect, but I’ll probably try to do some more projects like this in the future.
*Edit: For those asking about this being a repost/stolen: I had to take my original post down as the Goodwill tag clearly displayed my phone number.
friendsofsandwiches
I notice the baby can hang around down there while you're sanding.
mattias101318
Awesome!
Debberz
When I first looked at it I thought it was a surf board.
poopdagger
Thought it was a bathtub full of green stuff at first lol. Looks good op
HadesVampire
I thought it was a green surf board. Then I wondered if those should be refinished ??
NVGoddesscottage
That’s freaking adorable ! Great job!
strideo
At first I thought the Goodwill tag was a hole in the table.
deegox
Buddy, you did a cracking job.
aminojazz
This was posted before but I can't see it in your history, what happened?
TheyCallMeEL
Tip for next time. Get a can of brush on airplane stripper. The paint will pretty much fall off, then you can sand and finish.
TheShapeLurks
Oh good to know! The stripper I used worked well, but I still had to do a lot of nylon brushing.
TheyCallMeEL
Airplane stripper is no joke. I used it to strip paint from my motorcycle tank. What didn't wipe off came off with a plastic putty knife.
detva0
Looks way better than before. I mean obviously but also the color
jonathanboy7
I really loved that green! A half Resto would have looked nice. But nothing like a bare wood finish. Well done!
TheShapeLurks
Thanks!
filben7
The 70s were wild, everything was baby shit green and malaria orange.
Lulabel73
My room was purple!
filben7
Plum crazy purple!
Lulabel73
I wanted it the colour of Grimace!
Tom00deluxe
Now bring out the ramen
WillCorrectInaccuraciesForFood
You did a good job. But honestly, SHE brought it home so SHE should refinish it.
Sswrp
I'm Danish and don't know what danish oil is
Kesiax
Looks great! Well done!
gilgamesh85
Put the finished product pic first.
slagathorstiffnips
I remind my wife that I’m not a “fixer-upper” so when we buy a house, it’s going to either be finished completely, or she’s doing the work.
elfoe
Didn't you post this earlier? Or is this a repost?
TheShapeLurks
I did! But I had to take it down because one of the photos clearly displayed my wife’s phone number
ThefluteCaptainPicardplayedfirstinhisimaginationtheninreallife
thanks for admitting this. I thought I was nuts because, while familiar, this didn't seem like a post that would usually get reposted.
craighchrist
bigtegridy228
sirocka08
Looks awesome, that beautiful wood grain was hidden under that ugly paint.
DirtyImmaturePottymouthedSmartass
More sanding than a cedar strip canoe, i tell ya wut... YOU DID A GREAT JOB of it, too. Be PROUD.
DannoWaso
Yeah he did. It’s beautiful.
TheShapeLurks
Thanks!
SpecialOedipus
Did you use paint stripper?
TheShapeLurks
Yes
HikerBackpackerSwimmer
You Can do anything if you set your mind to it. Came out beautiful
FukStix
@op do yourself a favor and buy a carbide scraper for your next project. You're welcome.
Lauri821
That is cute!
DARKCROWFFEE
Awsome job OP
spechtimus
You're probably gunna want to put polyurethane on it to seal it if you plan on ever having drinks or whatever on it
teacupsquid
Get some fun coasters! Don't put that poly garbage on it. Leave the natural wood.
TheShapeLurks
I wasn’t sure about that. So maybe add another coat of danish oil, then polyurethane? Sand in between? Any specific polyurethane?
spechtimus
The poly bottle should have directions, I don't have one on hand to check them. But yeah, Danish oil until you're happy with the color.
Blehninja
Just linseed oil should do the trick. Enough of it and you've got a table to can easily wipe clean.
HoneyBunchesOfStoats
@OP, if you're going to do a lot of finishing I recommend the book 'understanding wood finishing' by Bob Flexner. Tons of good info
trapperjohnmd
You don’t need to use polyurethane(if you have something against it)There’s other options but they require a higher level of maintenance.
TheShapeLurks
Gotcha. I’m thinking just two coats of danish oil, and be done.
malicart
Check the danish oil instructions, I believe it specifies not to sand between coats. Then just get any good ole toxic urethane and seal.
TheShapeLurks
It reads: reapply allowing 15 min penetration. Wipe surface. If polyurethane is desired allow oil to dry 72 hours before applying.
malicart
yep, I would not sand it with the oil then.
TheShapeLurks
I may just put a second coat of danish on and call it a day then.
Bystandr
Put some varathane on top to thicken the protective coat and then scratches can be buffed out without removing much wood the second time.
r4violi
stain that bad boy
TheShapeLurks
I think I’m going to just use the danish oil. Plus I already put the danish on, so Wouldn’t i have to sand it all down and stain it?
SixGallonsOfShtIna5GallonBag
I agree with just danish oil, formby’s toung oil. Leave the natural color. Congrats on the solid oak table!
Ninjibacon
You could have used a paint stripper and wiped it off
Ninjibacon
I mean.. great job
TheShapeLurks
I did use stripper for a lot of the table. The top was done mostly with 40 grit sandpaper.
CheeseCakeIsLife
Don't stain timber....
youvegottobeshittingme
How did you get all the paint off the spindles?! I’m refinishing a door with beveled panels and I’m dying slowly.
TheShapeLurks
It sucks. I kept putting stripper on and using a nylon brush to brush it off.
youvegottobeshittingme
Thanks! That’s actually a great idea! I had paint stripper but it so dang difficult!
youvegottobeshittingme
Also, you did a bang up job! It’s beautiful!
CaldariBob
Live with it a while and see how you like it. At some point you might consider clear coating it, if you want to keep the wood grain.
Bloodgroup
I agree. Just did that to my coffee table. Sanded the stain away and matte cleared it.
CaldariBob
If you really like the grain, you could always just seal over it...
Bloodgroup
That's what I did.
EricPisch
It’s amazing what you can do to a $20 table with $100 of materials, $300 of tools and $500 in labour
phonoodle415
You pkay animal crossing too?!
Carp46120
It's kinda like owning a sailboat. You do it because it's fun.
Wyattcon11
If I already own the tools and am bored I got a really nice $120 table.
sharK11
And he could have saved $20 if he had just refinished his old table in star if buying a new old table.
Moosecock
Now sell it for $40 and say you doubled your money
wastedpoptart
This hits close to home. Except for me it’s usually do it yourself, fuck it up and then call someone in to do it right.
EricPisch
I fit an upgraded radio and speakers to my civic, cost me a $1000 to have it fit properly and repair what I broke lol
NotVeryCashMoneyOfYou
That last picture.. what is that a table for ants?!??
ToasterDent
Ha, yeah I thought from first pictures that it was a dining table, but instead it's a coffee table.
VikingHobbit
As a dane: What is danish oil and how is it made?? *Slight concern*
RationalViking
As a fellow Viking, and woodworking enthusiast, I think of my Danish brothers when I apply that type of varnish.
thehungryguy
you start with a very large meat grinder
sciencenf10
Google "tung oil"
Wesugi
Your nickname perfectly describes every danish person i have ever met.
Danishcookie
Rakkndon
So you know how we get baby oil? Yeah it’s kinda like that but with the Danish.
Drmegaton
Don't tell anyone but it's made of svenskers man finder paa nyhavn.
Jamnew60
You don’t want to know, it has something to do with soylent green.
confessionsofacataholic
Don’t worry only from sinister people who have sex , you’re safe .
BlancheTuttle
You rub a pastry on it.
TsubakiTragic
thought you said 'pastie' for a moment... strange images dance thru my mind.
SnapKylePop
You guys probably just call it "oil".
freesocksfromsmellyfeet
It's an alien cliff, you can just say spider. ?
esqueaks
Best reply of the day. I’m crying.
CapttainKillJoy
Like Canadians with their bacon which they call lovingly ham
albaboss
*gasp* I never realized Canadian bacon came from Canadians!
WuntchtimeIsOver
You...you weren’t supposed to see this
sirocka08
Quick, take them to the oil factory! They must be silenced.
mcbeasty16
"Thank you for attending the tour. If you would please just step into this vat--i mean... viewing tunnel... then we can get started!"
JustinSane6
It’s made from freshly squozen Danes, same as Baby Oil.
chillFlamingo
With or without pulp?
mymothertoldmetopick
Squozen is my new favorite word
PoppinLochNessHopster
....Squozen is a real word. Fuck off.
divingin
Except with babies you grind what's left for baby powder.
mykanik
Squozen ?
Cavin311
This also has disturbing implications for beard oil.
IHateToSayThisButILoveYou
Really? *Patting beard with a paper towel like a greasy piece of pizza*
Carp46120
It's much nicer than Italian oil. That is cheaper because it requires less raw material.
ratcamper
Lol goddamn I'm going to hell for laughing at that.
Carp46120
See ya there. I'll introduce you to all my friends.
Mockingbirb
Well, olive oil is made out of olives, whale oil is made out of whales, so...?
heeeeelllloooo
You use it to fry swedish meatballs
dorkowastaken
Lol... Oil from the breakfast pastries. Not sure what flavor he used though.
lilmookieesquire
It's a super interesting process. Come stand over here and take a close look at this giant vat. Just lean right over the side.
slingy
Well, a Danish is a type of pastry with fruit filling. Danish oil is the grease off the oven tray they're baked on.
AthynLore
https://danish-oil.com/
JohnMagneTrane
It's something coming out of Great Danes.
Phischstaebchen