Advice needed for filler and finish for Ash table

[erikfsn]

Hi,

I just built a small table to hold a turntable and amp. There's a few gaps in some the joints (around 1/32") that I would like to fill. In the past I've used WEST System epoxy mixed with thickeners and Ash sawdust with okay results. Does anyone here have a solution they have found that works really well?

My second question has to do with the finish. I don't know much about furniture finishing. I would like something that would look as natural as possible. What have you found to be the best finish that takes a reasonable amount of time and doesn't require lots of experience or spray equipment to apply?

Thanks,
Erik

 

[Jesse Cloud]

I like Waterlox on ash, stays close to natural, easy to apply.

Hard to suggest a technique for filling those gaps without seeing them.  For 1/32 I would try to apply a plug of thinly sliced ash.  If you could post a pic, we might be able to help more effectively.

 

[erikfsn]

Hi, Here are some pictures, I ended up using Famowood filler and tung oil

I used a Bosch jigsaw to make the mortise and tenons, have to get a little more high tech.

Erik

 

[Notorious T.O.D.]

Nice work, it turned out very well....

Best,
Todd