Finished Product

After twelve coats of hand rubbed shellac (aka French Polished) we come to our "finished product." I used a shellac that I would highly recommend (Hock Shellac); it is easy to apply/repair, non-yellowing and nontoxic. I used a blond "two-pound cut" which I applied with a pad, two to three coats at a time. After allowing it to dry thoroughly (several hours) I then would go over it with four-O steel wool, then go back at it with the shellac. It takes some time, but it is well worth it!


As you see the desk is very simple, pretty much just a work space with the pencil drawer. If you look closely, you can see one of the Bloodwood Dutchman (Bow Tie) on the top and one on the front edge of the desk.

Next up is the credenza; the client needs hanging file drawers and a couple of regular drawers for storage (remember there is just a pencil drawer incorporated into the desk).

Here we have a good portion of the cabinet finished, sliding doors hide the file drawers. Notice on both of the doors the pattern matches, this is called "book matching" just one of many detailed items on this piece. More to come!