finishing

  1. JackLeg

    Finishing Advice

    I am almost done with building a toy chest for my neighbor's little boy. I made if from oak plywood and red oak for the corners and trim. So, what do you suggest we use to stain and finish it? :dontknow: What type of stain will work easily for them? :eusa_thin Is poly in multiple coats the...
  2. S

    Finishing carvings

    A couple of points here to the new carvers in the crowd. Carvings do not finish like normal flat pieces. Keep in mind that every surface that is rounded or cut exposes end grain. A carving that is left unsanded will finish differently from one that has been sanded. Cuts from a v tool or...
  3. Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Hole in top is 4 3/4" dia.
  4. Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Shelf pivots on short pieces of 1/8" dowels driven in from sides.
  5. Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Low wall in front is 2" high.
  6. Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Sized to fit my gravity feed gun.
  7. Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Top of flip up shelf is 5" from bottom of base.
  8. Paint filter - spray gun holder

    Paint filter - spray gun holder

    7 1/2w x 7d x 19h. Made from 1/2" plywood.
  9. LeftyTom

    Any Finishing Tips for Cool Weather Finishing?

    I have a project ready for finishing, using Waterlox Original Sealer & Finisher. I am going to remove any dust by wiping the wood down with paint thinner. Since I have shop cats, who do not wander out of the shop, I will be doing using the thinner and finish outdoors. What is the lowest...
  10. adowden

    Finishing cedar outdoor bench

    I am making a rustic eastern red cedar half log style bench for my neighbor. She doesn't want the natural look, so I am trying Marine spar varnish. The bench is a half log for the seat and a half log for the back. The cut surfaces have been sanded to 180. Can I only finish the cut surfaces to...
  11. A

    Finishing overview

    I just completed a box for my wife and have stained it in pecan stain. I was hoping that some of you could give me some finishing tips. What do the different things like shellac, BLO, and other popularly used items do? Thanks for the information Alex
  12. L

    Charles Neil Spray Finishing Class

    If anyone is looking for an excellent class on spray finishing water based products I heartily recommend they consider Charles Neil's finishing class in New Market Virginia. I just completed the class and learned tons. We covered everything from wood prep and blotch control to coloring with...
  13. Finishing Room

    Finishing Room

    Light and fan switches outside finish room. No need for explosion proof this way.
  14. Finishing Room

    Finishing Room

    Fan inside filter box, outside finish room.
  15. Finishing Room

    Finishing Room

    Barrel bolt on outside of wide door. Bottom.
  16. Finishing Room

    Finishing Room

    Barrel bolt on outside of wide door. Top.
  17. Finishing Room

    Finishing Room

    Jig for holding filter and spray gun, or container.
  18. Finishing Room

    Finishing Room

    Jig for holding filter and spray gun, or container.
  19. Finishing Room

    Finishing Room

    Peg board area.
  20. Finishing Room

    Finishing Room

    Stir sticks from scraps in a coffee can mounted to wall.

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