This Farmhouse table is 10 feet long, and the finish on it is a bit unique. This table is made with pine top and bench tops are pine, the frame of the table is western cedar. For the finish on this type table I mix steel wool in water and vinegar and let it stew for 48 hours. The vinegar breaks down the wool and colors it. Then I add the mixture to the wood. The cedar and pine both naturally react to it, causing the wood to darken. The results can be dramatic. The cedar can turn almost a black in color, while the pine will brighten up and really show the color. This table was then toped with multiple coats of poly.
This table also has a true breadboard, pinned and drawboarded, and then the top was hand planed flat.
