First of all, I’ve been lurking here for a while, and I must say, this forum’s participants are the most helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable group of individuals I have ever encountered anywhere.
I’m a real newbie to woodworking. I got started recently by purchasing a used BT3000 on ebay. (in addition to being a newbie, I’m cheap too!). My ebay purchases continued to include a Hitachi M12V, Delta drill press, Senco brad, and finish nailers, Craftsman air compressor, Freud biscuit joiner, Delta Dust collector, and Ryobi AP1300 planer. The used BT3000 came with one Miter table. I purchased a used accessory kit (with second miter table), and a right side mounting kit, second set of rails, and some T-nuts from Jeff.
The first time I purchased anything new (other than used on ebay) was a bright blue Sharkgard (thanks Lee). My second new purchase, was the $50.00 deal on the Tradesman 6” joiner from Lowes, thanks to the postings of this very forum.
I’m about to embark on a new project that includes a set of built-in bookcases. (think of the “Library System” on New Yankee Workshop, and have some questions regarding finishing. I would like to achieve a light cherry finish, but I’m concerned about the price of cherry. I am asking for suggestions. I am thinking of building these with white oak veneer plywood, with solid oak face frames. What specific dyes, stains, overcoats, techniques, etc, would be recommended to get the “light cherry” look? Is that even a good idea? Is it difficult to stain the oak veneer to match the oak solid wood? Or, should I “bite the bullet” and pay for cherry. Or, do I even need oak, could poplar and birch plywood be made to look like light cherry?
Any, and all, of your thoughts, ideas and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Tom
I’m a real newbie to woodworking. I got started recently by purchasing a used BT3000 on ebay. (in addition to being a newbie, I’m cheap too!). My ebay purchases continued to include a Hitachi M12V, Delta drill press, Senco brad, and finish nailers, Craftsman air compressor, Freud biscuit joiner, Delta Dust collector, and Ryobi AP1300 planer. The used BT3000 came with one Miter table. I purchased a used accessory kit (with second miter table), and a right side mounting kit, second set of rails, and some T-nuts from Jeff.
The first time I purchased anything new (other than used on ebay) was a bright blue Sharkgard (thanks Lee). My second new purchase, was the $50.00 deal on the Tradesman 6” joiner from Lowes, thanks to the postings of this very forum.
I’m about to embark on a new project that includes a set of built-in bookcases. (think of the “Library System” on New Yankee Workshop, and have some questions regarding finishing. I would like to achieve a light cherry finish, but I’m concerned about the price of cherry. I am asking for suggestions. I am thinking of building these with white oak veneer plywood, with solid oak face frames. What specific dyes, stains, overcoats, techniques, etc, would be recommended to get the “light cherry” look? Is that even a good idea? Is it difficult to stain the oak veneer to match the oak solid wood? Or, should I “bite the bullet” and pay for cherry. Or, do I even need oak, could poplar and birch plywood be made to look like light cherry?
Any, and all, of your thoughts, ideas and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Tom
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