Dark beauty desk build

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johnathon007

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• Aug 12, 2014

• #21

Got the stain on, the clear coat will start tomorrow which might take a couple days.

The pictures have some weird reflections that make the finish look uneven but its really smooth in person. Ill try to get some better pictures later.

 

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johnathon007

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• Aug 13, 2014

• #22

First coat of the finish is on, sanding and second coat tomorrow.

 

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GadgetGarrett

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• Aug 13, 2014

• #23

I am so happy to see you keeping it a dark oak. That will look real classy with all the tech going in to it.

I could see it with one of these lamps sat on it

Almost a steam punk vibe!

 

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johnathon007

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• Aug 13, 2014

• #24

That lamp would look great on it, I might have to go looking for one now .

 

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GadgetGarrett

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• Aug 13, 2014

• #25

Heheh! I just searched for red bankers lamp

 

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johnathon007

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• Aug 16, 2014

• #26

That lamp is $40 on amazon =00= If i can find some extra money it might show up in the final pictures. Still a lot of work to do on the finish though, it looks like it could take 5-10 coats of urethane to get it as smooth as a want it.

 

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johnathon007

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• Aug 17, 2014

• #27

Small update...
The varnish I was using seems to be no good anymore and it started to peel, so now I have to strip it all off and start over :cussing:
Might be a week before Im back to this point again but it will get there.

 

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remember300

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• Aug 17, 2014

• #28

Look in junk shops and old furniture shops you may find a laml lile hat with a bit of character x

 

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neotrix

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• Aug 17, 2014

• #29

Damn, varnish peeling sucks!
Ill be waiting to see the next steps on this. I love desk builds, just don't have the gear at the moment to convert my own. Nice work so far mate!

 

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johnathon007

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #30

Got it all stripped and stained again now I just have to wait until tomorrow and try again with new varnish.

 

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johnathon007

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• Aug 23, 2014

• #31

no pictures yet but its in the house and Im getting it put together. I dont have the glass for the top yet, Ive been having trouble finding a place that will cut it as precise as I want it, I may end up doing it in acrylic and cutting it myself.

 

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johnathon007

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• Sep 2, 2014

• #32

Pictures are a bit washed out but here's the almost finished desk. Still trying to source the glass and waiting for my front panel and switch mounts to arrive in the mail.