New Project - Progress
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Very nice outcome John.
Roy
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router
desktop size, Avid 5x10 Pro CNC w/ATC, CNCed G0704 milling machine
Laser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router
desktop size, Avid 5x10 Pro CNC w/ATC, CNCed G0704 milling machineLaser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space
Re: New Project - Progress
Nice work, ol' buddy!
If you think the finish is too glossy try sanding the finish with 400 grit, then 600 grit sandpaper. I remember an article from a couple years ago that said by using sandpaper, you can make a duller finish out of gloss. The problem, as I remember is you're supposed to sand between coats, but you can try sanding the project by coating another piece (hopefully scrap) with 3 coats then sand.
If you think the finish is too glossy try sanding the finish with 400 grit, then 600 grit sandpaper. I remember an article from a couple years ago that said by using sandpaper, you can make a duller finish out of gloss. The problem, as I remember is you're supposed to sand between coats, but you can try sanding the project by coating another piece (hopefully scrap) with 3 coats then sand.
Octogenarian's have an earned right to be a curmudgeon.
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
Re: New Project - Progress
Chuck:
I rubbed it between coats with and after the final coat an extra fine sanding foam but not too hard as the wipe-on finish is pretty thin. I might try using 0000 steel wool but am still wary of rubbing too much.
Thanks to all for the comments.
John
I rubbed it between coats with and after the final coat an extra fine sanding foam but not too hard as the wipe-on finish is pretty thin. I might try using 0000 steel wool but am still wary of rubbing too much.
Thanks to all for the comments.
John
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Re: New Project - Progress, Finished
Consider going 'vertical' with those slots(wide[entry/exit] hole 'down').john wrote:I finally finished this project. The combination of walnut and maple matches somewhat the valet tray I made for this same grandson last year. The depth is about 1/8" less than I had hoped for so car keys don`t go in quite as far as I would have liked,(next time). I also learned by mistakes that I hope not to repeat in the future and make life a little easier. It is finished with six coats of wipe-on poly. Too glossy for my liking but I could not find any semi-gloss wipe-on. In addition to the installation holes on the front, I routed a couple of keyhole slots on the back as an alternative installation method
In future editions I might eliminate the screw holes in the front and only go with the keyhole slots, though they do add a bit of a design element.
The other piece I was working on could not be salvaged but did serve to practice my keyhole slots and will also allow me to practice putting a rounded face on the front.
Too bad my pictures are not too good. I`m sure it would have looked better on a wall
Have fun!
John
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Re: New Project - Progress
JPG:
Good idea. It certainly would offer more grip on the screw holding it in place.
John
Good idea. It certainly would offer more grip on the screw holding it in place.
John
Re: New Project - Progress
The Christmas present was finally delivered on Friday. My grandson sent me a pic of it installed yesterday
As you can see, it even handles "keyless car fobs", sitting on top. He seems happy with it, but not happy enough to open the bottle of port I gave him with it to make up for the delay.
John
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