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Antiqued Credenza-Style Entertainment Center

comments (2) May 25th, 2011 in blogs, Reader's Gallery

Ed Pirnik, Senior Web Producer

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Entertainment center built of poplar (base) and finished with an antiqued milk paint finish (black over barn red). Top of 7/8-in. cherry.

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This entertainment center feature three bays. Behind the center door, you'll find two dovetailed drawers and room for plenty of records (yes, I still listen to vinyl). Behind door number three (far-right), you'll find adjustable shelves with vent holes routed out in the back - for the housing of stereo components. A mortised lock and brass key escutcheon were added to keep curious toddler hands away from all that expensive equipment.

The base was built of poplar and I finished it using black milk paint over barn red milk paint. After several coats of paint, I applied two coats of diluted boiled linseed oil, allowed the oil to cure for three weeks, and applied paste wax. The cheery top was finished with de-waxed shellac, Minwax antique oil, and paste wax.

Design or Plan used: My own design