Mobile Kitchen Island
- Last Updated 17 August 2002
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previous construction pictures
17 August
2002
The finish goes on! I chose Target Coatings Oxford water-based lacquer
for this project. After sealing with de-waxed shellac, I used a matt white
lacquer tinted
slightly with brown dye and top coated with semi-gloss clear. Although this was
my first
experience with both HVLP spraying and with lacquer, I’m pleased with the
results. I’m
sure that over time, my technique will improve, too. All that is left is to
install the top once
the island is moved into the house and kitchen. As an aside...the expanded shop
really helped
to ease the finishing process for this project! It was great having an open area
to shoot the
finish in...and it meant I could do some turning between coats...<G>
25 May
2002
All construction is complete and the final sanding
has begun. Now the fun
part...the finish! These pictures will give you a 360°
view of
this project to-date. Previous
construction notes are available at the link
listed above.
Front View - Closed
Front View - Center doors and drawers open
Front View - Pantry Door Open
Right End - Book case for cookbooks and large
cappuccino mugs
Left End - Blank Panels
Rear View - Blank Panels
Front View - Maple butcher block top in place
Maple butcher block top after the first
application of mineral oil