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I wouldnt change the design except to scale it down slightly for more efficent usage.
Hard to say what I would do differently making wise. I couldnt come up with a better process really given the resources available.
The finish has held up well, though i would have preferred to use AC instead of PC lacquer because it is higher build and gives a better finish when using high gloss. I might perhaps change the colour to an off white or a cream.
I think I read something on instructables one time about sealing MDF 'end grain' with epoxy. Maybe someone could enlighten me on this because I am sure it would be better than sanding sealer which did only an ok job.
The leg to table top joint has opened slightly (from me strapping it down in my van) and cracked the lacquer along the joint which kind of ruins the smooth look I was going for. If I was to do it again I would master that face in 3mm MDF so that it would be all one piece and couldn't crack.
I will get the window tint eventually even though I haven't gotten it so far.
If there are any mistakes or things you think need to be explained more clearly (I tend to over complicate at times) let me know via comments and I will put them right.
Enjoy, and get building!!!
For more pictures of the (nearly) finished coffee table see the slideshow: http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Table-Mackintosh-Inspired/
Hard to say what I would do differently making wise. I couldnt come up with a better process really given the resources available.
The finish has held up well, though i would have preferred to use AC instead of PC lacquer because it is higher build and gives a better finish when using high gloss. I might perhaps change the colour to an off white or a cream.
I think I read something on instructables one time about sealing MDF 'end grain' with epoxy. Maybe someone could enlighten me on this because I am sure it would be better than sanding sealer which did only an ok job.
The leg to table top joint has opened slightly (from me strapping it down in my van) and cracked the lacquer along the joint which kind of ruins the smooth look I was going for. If I was to do it again I would master that face in 3mm MDF so that it would be all one piece and couldn't crack.
I will get the window tint eventually even though I haven't gotten it so far.
If there are any mistakes or things you think need to be explained more clearly (I tend to over complicate at times) let me know via comments and I will put them right.
Enjoy, and get building!!!
For more pictures of the (nearly) finished coffee table see the slideshow: http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Table-Mackintosh-Inspired/
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