Posted in Finishing, Shop Log Book on Nov 17th, 2008
The last class primarily involved discussion and review what was covered in the previous four classes as well as several class members bringing in various project items for which to ask questions about. Looking back the class has given me a better understanding and deeper appreciation of finish. Finish is such a large topic and […]
Posted in Finishing, Bandsaw Boxes, Web Site Changes, Shop Log Book on Nov 10th, 2008
First for the big change, I finally finished the new web logo to my liking and changed it out on this site. I had some help with it but for the most part it is my design. I wanted something that spoke Arts & Craft style while still being simple and easy for me to […]
Posted in Finishing, Shop Log Book on Nov 7th, 2008
During this finishing class session we covered a variety of topics, here are the bullet points.
If you want a smooth surface on open grain wood then you will probably use grain fillers.
Napta can be used to clean furniture of dirt, oil, and wax leaving a cloudy surface that can be refinished or buffed.
Colored wax is […]
Posted in Bandsaw Boxes, Shop Log Book on Nov 6th, 2008
I did it, bought an oscillating spindle sander for my shop after not taking too long to think about it. Was it something I really needed, probably not but will it make current and future projects easier and faster to completed, absolutely. I did some research before the purchase and after seeing edge sanding done using […]
Posted in Finishing, Shop Log Book on Oct 31st, 2008
During this session we reviewed dyes and stains and discussed our experiences with using each one on our practice boards. To make RIT dyes more intense in color it was noted to add an additional pack of dye to your 16 oz of water. It was also mentioned the best temperatures to finish was around […]
Posted in Finishing, Bandsaw Boxes, Shop Log Book on Oct 27th, 2008
Over the weekend I completed my finishing class homework which was to test various stains and dyes on my sanded sample boards. I used some stains I had around the shop and for dye I picked up orange and red RIT dyes. I have never dyed wood before and I found it fun and interesting. […]
Posted in Finishing, Shop Log Book on Oct 23rd, 2008
Topics of this session were stains, dyes, and toners or adding color to wood and your project. Most of finishing is trail and error as you experiment and discover new ways to combine products together. Taking Ron’s class encourages me to step out of my finishing norm to try new ways and things to see […]
Posted in Web Site Changes, Shop Log Book on Oct 20th, 2008
Besides my finishing class this last week I attended this months meeting of the Des Monies Woodworkers on Tuesday night were the main topic was measuring and marking. Dennis Perkins from August Home Publishing has presented to the club before on Japanese tools and is always a great speaker. He detailed out the twelve important […]
Posted in Finishing, Shop Log Book on Oct 20th, 2008
Last Wednesday was the start of five Wednesday night sessions of a finishing class hosted by Ron Stookey from Country Caboose Refinishing. Ron is exceptionally knowledgeable in the area of finishing and it is a great opportunity for me to take a class from him.
During this first session we started out with the basics discussing […]
Posted in Bandsaw Boxes, Shop Log Book on Oct 12th, 2008
Well this was our last bandsaw box making class, pretty much a wrap-up session. Much of my time was spend sanding on my shaped box so it would be ready for finishing. I am starting a new class on finishing this coming Wednesday so I will not be doing anything to this box till I […]