bushwacked Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 After seeing some of the stands for candles lately I got some travel days off from work so my 4 day weekend has started off with a project. Can't take credit for the design at all since its been around. I just wanted to test my skills and see how well I could do with it. EDITED... Walnut ( I need to learn my woods.)and maple are the woods here. Hoping it turns out usable haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Looks like Walnut and maple to me ! I had a rough day and several drinks so I could be mistaken but ....... Heading in the direction of a sharp looking project whatever it's made of ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 That's American chocolate mahogany...a rare species that grows...everywhere. Yeah, that's walnut buddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Haha my bad. Walnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 No dado yet means a little cleanup The fit is a little lose. Is this a big deal? Will the glue be enough to hold? I was thinking I may possible need a dowel or something through the feet and walnut to keep it together?? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Template cut out. Sanding fun now. As far as finishing .. What's a good finish that won't turn the walnut super dark? Would shelac be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 In my experience, shellac (super blonde) darkens the wood less than oil-based finishes. Clear lacquer is even better. I hear the water based poly is good, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 In my experience, shellac (super blonde) darkens the wood less than oil-based finishes. Clear lacquer is even better. I hear the water based poly is good, too. Hmmm could I go straight to the general finishes endurovar? Their water based finish... Or would it need some type of base coat first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Well everything is sanded but the curve. Should of got it done today but the stupid issue I'm having with the rigs oscillating sander slowed me down. Should be back up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 No experience with endurovar. Maybe one of the pro shop guys can comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 No experience with endurovar. Maybe one of the pro shop guys can comment. Ok. I will wait for their thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 New toy for the shop and sanding inside corners. Been eyeing this for months and this project was the tipping point for me. Any thoughts on the finish or the extra space in the stand holders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Glueing a curl from a hand plane on the bottom of the walnut would push it up and make the fit better. I haven't used GF waterbourne finishes but they don't usually need a base coat, just follow the instructions on the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Glueing a curl from a hand plane on the bottom of the walnut would push it up and make the fit better. I haven't used GF waterbourne finishes but they don't usually need a base coat, just follow the instructions on the label. Ok thanks. I will check it out and work on sample. When you don have a clue how to glue up something with angle and no straight edges ... Just start stacking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Says nothing about needing any other prep. Sounds like I can just go with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Going to start finishing today. Hopefully it comes out as I am imagining haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 First coat ... I think this may turn out great if I don't screw up the application of it haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Colors look good on the walnut ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks! Got at least 2 more coats. So I did notice a couple spots that the water based finish raised some grain. Should I sand it now with some 400grit or put another coat or 2 on then sand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I just used wb poly for the first time. A light sanding after the first coat and a very light sanding after all but the last gave me good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madkrafter Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Looking good so far. I usually just hit it very, very lightly with some 320. Just enough to knock down the nibs! Follow with another coat and check again. Should be smooth after that. I would go at least three coats (I've never used the GF Enduro-Var) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ok thanks. I will do that tonight before I apply coat 2 and hopefully that takes care of all those nibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Looking real nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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