| Project by mc269 | posted 07-07-2014 08:09 PM | 6525 views | 8 times favorited | 9 comments |  |
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My latest build is this bookshelf made from reclaimed oak out of a local barn that I salvaged. It is 6’ tall and 30” wide and the shelves vary in height. It was built for a family member that was looking for something a little different than what you can find at your local Wal-Mart. I lightly planed and sanded down to give them the rustic appearance they were looking for.
-- Mike Chaffin - Past-Time Woodworks
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BCDesign
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#1 posted 07-07-2014 08:41 PM
Thats really nice,i love the look of the old barn wood,you did a good job!
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#2 posted 07-07-2014 09:58 PM
Its a bit challenging working with barn wood and you did a very good job. Looks nice. Did you put any kind of finish or top coat on it??
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#3 posted 07-08-2014 12:17 AM
love it – great job
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#4 posted 07-08-2014 12:22 AM
Very nice!
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#5 posted 07-08-2014 12:24 AM
beautiful,nice work!!!
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#6 posted 07-08-2014 02:00 AM
Thank you. I usually finish my barnwood pieces with polyurethane but this one was just left as is. The people I made it for liked the look without a finish so it has a very rustic look to it. I personally prefer a polyurethane only, but that’s just my opinion.
-- Mike Chaffin - Past-Time Woodworks
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#7 posted 07-08-2014 05:10 PM
LOVE old barn wood. Great job
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#8 posted 07-08-2014 05:34 PM
awesome build, i love the old stuff too. its a different “kind” of woodworking when you’re using recycled materials, and you cant beat the price!
nice work
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#9 posted 07-08-2014 06:37 PM
I love seeing projects made from reclaimed wood!
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