Following the second coat of lacquer and some more sanding, things were starting to look fairly reasonable, between coats 1 and 2 a filled up a few of the really bad chips etc, they still look a bit rough but hey it adds character!

The final coat up the coast had to contend with flying insects and very moist air, but after a few extra drying the finished product was ready for another 10 years + of service as a functional table.

The pictures say it all pretty well – a final touch with the silver brushed stainless steel handle and it was officially done!

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