WOODEN CHEST - Part 2

Once scrapping is done, the surface irregularities are smoothened first by planer and then by sanding. Take a 100 no sand paper for coarse work.  If there are more irregularities, use wood filler. Using putty would give it a flaky look and difficulty in polishing. Fillers are imported and are easily available in the hardware or paint shops. I use a mixture of saw dust and Fevicol. It works perfectly. Finish it with a 200 no sand paper. For smoothening, these days electric planers are more useful. Once it the surface is made smooth, wooden beading / any design is applied on the corners and sides.

 

If supports are required, then various types of legs or supports are available in the market. For using the wood filler, keep a scrapper always handy.