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I'm happy with positive n negative comments. If I didn't have both I wouldn't be able to improve my work. It's a clear satin varnish so don't think it's had a massive impact. More to the fact I think it's about six hours difference in daylight and the varnished picture is indoors so the exposure...

After varnishing, one coat left.

Is a mortise that strong? The wood I'm using is a reclaimed softwood and approximate dimensions of each piece are width 65mm depth 16mm. Isn't that abit small for a strong mortise joint?

Mortise and tensions will go in as I develop in skills, good pointer though. I considered the lower side rails to strengthen. It's a lap joint which isn't visible on the rear and is holding very well but the next ones are likely to have the side rails

It feels good. I'm gona do a couple more designs only wood, and another with cushioning and fabric.

Hello, I would really appreciate some feedback please. I made a dining table few weeks back and I posted a question regarding wood shrinkage, which was evident due to it being made of reclaimed materials, which is my preferred choice of material. I made my first ever dining chair, which is at...

Now this is a debate I had with myself, and I read mixed information on this online. The conclusion I came to was to not varnish the underside at all. From my experience looking at pieces of furniture the underside or non visible areas are never finished to the same smooth varnished or waxed...

Really appreciate that, I never expected a compliment on my first major project from experienced woodworkers. Main visible issue with the shrinkage, is that the varnish has stretched in the gaps making it look untidy. I don't really mind the gaps being there as it adds to the character. Maybe...

Outstanding response time on this topic. Thank you for your quick responses folks. Much appreciated. A fortnight was quoted for the wood to be placed in the environment it will end up. Is this a safe time frame, or can it be less than this? I'm guessing if the temperature of my workshop could...

Hello forum members, my first post/question, so be gentle. I'm new to woodworking world but learning quickly. I have made my first dining table from reclaimed timber, HT pallets mainly with a chevron design and I'm very pleased with the results. Very strong, sanded and finish beautifully...