Llama Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 If you haven't already, watch Marc's popping the grain video. I normally use 1:1:1 BLO|Amber Shellac|DnA. I think transtint pops better though. Samples of the finish. My board were not as figured as yours in their raw state, so you should get even better results. Small Sample.jpg Small Sample 2.jpg Very nice! I'll check out that video tonight. You should stop by sometime! You're only a few minutes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 You should stop by sometime! You're only a few minutes away. I'll be closer next year. We are building in Farmington (Trenton) (just NE of WestBend) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 A couple of my good friends live in Trenton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well, I cut it and changed it around this morning. Now it looks worse. The light is hitting the top in a way that makes the grain look odd. Heavier figure in one direction and plain on another. So I flip it, and it looks like it did this morning. I think I need a thicker board and resaw it to get the look I'm after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Resaw both halves then glue them with one book match up and one down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I like it! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I just got home from Woodcraft and Rockler. I picked up some transtint, and some topcoat. I'll make a test board tonight. I am installing my resaw blade in my bandsaw for the first time, and see how good I can get this top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Resaw! This will probably make it to the next project, but here it is. Fairly decent right off the saw! I should make a taller fence and a proper push block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Here's the other side of that board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Here is a color test. I used amber shellac and amber transtint, first coat and no sanding in this picture. The top of the maple board is just the shellac. Shows flame maple, bubinga and mahogany. I really like it on the darker woods, on the maple this formula may be too reddish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Did you cut the shellac with any DnA? I have found it pops the curly grain better if you cut it. It seems to soak into the curl deeper and then when you sand, you remove most of if from the board, but it stays in the curly grain, making it stand out more, if that makes sense. Question for you on your bandsaw: It looks like the Grizzly 555 series, which is a 14" band saw with max re-saw capacity of 6". It looks like your boards are wider than 6" and looking at your saw, it seems taller. Did you modify the saw for greater re-saw capacity? Also, any other general opinions on the Grizzly bandsaw? A bandsaw is on my short list of tools to upgrade in my shop, and I have been leaning towards the 17" grizzly (513 series) primarily for re-saw capacity, but its about double the cost. As I am sure you have experienced, KMHardwoods like to cut their lumber 7"-10" wide, so I would like to be able to re-saw most stock I get there without having to rip it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Did you cut the shellac with any DnA? I have found it pops the curly grain better if you cut it. It seems to soak into the curl deeper and then when you sand, you remove most of if from the board, but it stays in the curly grain, making it stand out more, if that makes sense. Question for you on your bandsaw: It looks like the Grizzly 555 series, which is a 14" band saw with max re-saw capacity of 6". It looks like your boards are wider than 6" and looking at your saw, it seems taller. Did you modify the saw for greater re-saw capacity? Also, any other general opinions on the Grizzly bandsaw? A bandsaw is on my short list of tools to upgrade in my shop, and I have been leaning towards the 17" grizzly (513 series) primarily for re-saw capacity, but its about double the cost. As I am sure you have experienced, KMHardwoods like to cut their lumber 7"-10" wide, so I would like to be able to re-saw most stock I get there without having to rip it first. I forgot to cut the shellac. Yeah, not sure why they are limited to 10" for resaw. Seems odd... Mine is the Ultimate 14" bandsaw. I bought the riser kit for it. I think it was around $60-80 and it includes everything you need to increase the height for a little more than 12" of resaw, and they even throw in a 3/8" blade. I am glad I bought the riser, it really makes it a much more powerful saw. And, when not in use, it doesn't hider anything. As a bonus, mine is white! I like the color better than the green, and the special colors are usually cheaper too. As for the quality of the saw, I love it! Very steady, it comes with a pretty good fence and a miter gauge. Another point worth mentioning is the saw has the roller bearings instead of those little guide blocks. The saw is very easy to set up, I did need help putting the top of the saw on, but I did everything else alone. The instruction manual is great too. I made the resaw cuts in the maple using a $20 blade, with the stock fence and it was great! A taller fence would be more stable, but I didn't have any problems. I do wish I bought the mobile base for it, but I can always add it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 12" of re-saw is more than enough for me. Is there enough muscle in the 1 HP motor to get through 8"-10" domestic hardwood stock without too slow a pace? I don't re-saw a ton, but it's painful to have to plane down 4/4 stock when I need 1/2" finished thickness. And now they have the black one! Thought I am not sure I want that over the white...but for $100 they could paint it hot pink, and I'd deal with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 12" of re-saw is more than enough for me. Is there enough muscle in the 1 HP motor to get through 8"-10" domestic hardwood stock without too slow a pace? I don't re-saw a ton, but it's painful to have to plane down 4/4 stock when I need 1/2" finished thickness. And now they have the black one! Thought I am not sure I want that over the white. The piece of maple I resawed is about 9". It wasn't bad at all to get through. I am sure a more powerful saw would be better, but for what I do, it's very capable. Especially for about half the cost of the other bandsaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Here's the top I'll probably go with for this table. The next table will be a bookmatched top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I really love the look of this maple. It seems a shame to change it's colour in any way. Just my 2 cents but I would love to see a really neutral vibe, keep the natural colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I really love the look of this maple. It seems a shame to change it's colour in any way. Just my 2 cents but I would love to see a really neutral vibe, keep the natural colour. I'm going to leave the "colour" alone I love that! I will probably use BLO with a topcoat of a satin clear. I still need to excitement though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Here's another color test. Much less subtle. The top is clear poly, and the bottom is clear poly and a two drops of the amber tint. I haven't sanded these yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm going to leave the "colour" alone I love that! I will probably use BLO with a topcoat of a satin clear. I still need to excitement though. Tell me about it, Colour vs Color - Rebate vs Rabbet - Spindle Moulder vs Shaper . Separated by a common language. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Tell me about it, Colour vs Color - Rebate vs Rabbet - Spindle Moulder vs Shaper . Separated by a common language. Bobs your uncle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Maple table is ready for finish! Test piece: I like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Excellent Mel, I really like the delicate legs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks! I was going to add a shelf, but it made the table look "heavy". I'm glad you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I've been working hard on this finish, and it's almost there! Just some more finish and some sanding, and it's done! Should be soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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