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Any woodworkers?

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Forster46, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. May 5, 2024 at 4:20 AM
    jwctaco

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    We stopped by Lowe’s to get what I needed for this, then the wife says “It’s just a table, screw some legs on it and be done.”

    I should’ve went by myself…
     
  3. May 5, 2024 at 8:22 AM
    308savage

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    Refinished this bowl, she said what is was but I wasn’t listening

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    So here it is done for the most part. I have the 2 vinyl stickers on the top I would like to seal down and protect from scratches. I concerned that the lacquer finish will run the color on the stickers. Any suggestions?

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    Koa?

    https://yourniftyhome.com/can-you-put-polyurethane-or-polycrylic-over-vinyl-decal/
     
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    Gen1TacoLady

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    Picked up 6 boards of ambrosia maple for $40. Got some nice color on em. :)
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  8. May 5, 2024 at 2:47 PM
    308savage

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    Done, could’ve done better though. Top has been epoxied, folding legs.

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    That’s fucking cool!
     
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    Did you put a form around it?
     
  11. May 5, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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    No, that would’ve required buying wood from Lowe’s the other day, when she smarted off and said just put legs on it. :annoyed::argue::facepalm:
     
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    Used one of my first ever projects today.

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    Then designed and made some leg structure templates. Took a few tries to find a shape we liked. My wife wants news lounge chairs for our living room. Will be made out of 8/4 Alder or Cherry. I have not purchased the wood yet.

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    I mixed up about 16oz of epoxy, poured it in the center, and started spreading it out. It does have 2 pieces of 1”x3” oak under it for support and something to attach the legs to.
     
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    Looks great!
     
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    Good choice on the Stone IPA. It is solid.
     
  17. May 5, 2024 at 5:59 PM
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    From 10’ away! It needs to have a top coat on it to fill in the low spots, but I figure we’ll try it out and let it get some scratches before I go over it again.
     
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    Heavy use epoxy needs constant refinishing lol. I’ve got two kids and an epoxy coffee table I made and it’s always in need of a new cut and buff. Another pour once it’s scratched to hell will also work
     
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    Thank you! I love padauk, it just pops when the sun hits it.
     
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    I think it says

    House of Kathi
    Monkey pod
    Hawaii

    The Hawaii part is a bit of a guess. But it does say Monkey Pod for the wood.

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