Preparing for "Finish"
With the cabinet and core pieces constructed, it's time for "finish."
Since the cabinet wedges into the core 3/4 inches and sits on top of the base of the core, "finish" and paint must be applied prior to assembly. The images below show the core piece after the application of primer.
The sanded and frog-taped cabinet is shown below. The tape is applied to the end grains to maintain glue efficacy. Land Ark's natural wood finish will be applied to all walnut surfaces for the project. Linseed oil, tung oil, beeswax, pine rosin, and orange oil comprise this finish. This choice is domestically produced and does not contain any petroleum products or heavy metal dryers. Rather than a distasteful chemical odor upon application, the "finish" leaves the piece and surrounding area smelling of citrus.
