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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2016 17:33:41 GMT -8
This one is a variation on the stain and sand method, for the lettering on the base of this portable table I stained the base first, then carved the "Indiana" on the leg to get the lettering to really pop on the finished product. Note that the IU logo is a corian piece done as a cut through on the 1013, but I did manually chisel out the base to fit it in since I haven't figured out carving the inlays yet. I did get an endmill bit to try another way of doing inlays, and will report on my progress Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2017 10:51:39 GMT -8
For anyone looking for finishing hints, Bob is a master at it and has shared some of his methods under "Show your Work" pages 13 & 14. Good ideas for making your project shine.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2017 8:48:17 GMT -8
Working with a new wood (for me)....curly maple. I've seen a number of pieces finished and wondered if anyone has any experience with stain vs. dye on curly maple? Using a scrap piece of wood, I tried Dark Walnut (appears black), early American (looks like dark red oak), and natural (great woodgrain, leaves the wood awfully light for furniture). I saw a dye kit off Amazon where you mix the solids primary colors to achieve whatever tone you want, but of course that requires some experimenting and luck.
I'd like a luxury redish/yellow finish that highlights the grains. Any thoughts?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2017 3:18:46 GMT -8
Rick you might try mixing from 2 different stains, thinking of Minwax brand what comes to mind is Golden Oak mixed with a small amount of Gunstock. The Gunstock is a reddish brown. I would try it with about 10% or less to start with mixed into some Golden Oak. The golden oak is somewhat yellow looking and mixed with the gunstock that might get you the reddish yellow you are looking for. Mixing stains might be easier to work out than trying to come up with a dye mix that is what you want.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2017 6:15:06 GMT -8
Thanks Bob, I have a lot of Gunstock on the shelf, I'll pick up a small can of Golden Oak when I get back off vacation and try mixing it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 5:35:06 GMT -8
As an after thought to finishing your curly maple, the darker the finish you use the "curl" might get obscured by the stain. I just finished a bowl lid with clear finish that has so much curly waves in it that they appear to be 3D and actually look like the surface has waves in it even though it is smooth.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2017 17:28:56 GMT -8
Thanks Bob, I'll give that a shot on some scrap before I try mixing.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2017 5:35:19 GMT -8
I tried a section with just a clear semi gloss Marine spar finish (these are couch tables), liked it when it was wet but it was a little light for furniture. Did make the curl's stand out and I see your 3D appearance.
I then tried a section with "Natural" stain, did make the outcome darker with allowing the curl to shine.
I then tried a section this morning with Golden Oak. Again it darkened it just slightly while allowing the curl to come through. I'm going to wait a couple hours and then use the spar varnish on these last two to get an idea which one I like better. Right now I'd guess it will be the Golden Oak just because it darkens it enough to go with more living room furniture.
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