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  0 Thread: Having to re-glue an old frame...what kind of material is this (pic inside)?
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Wild Turkey Wrote: (09-06-2019, 01:11 AM) -- I would check with an antiques dealer/restore place -- that sounds like some old frame that was cast out of something when fancy carving was a slow proces...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking 6 3,822 09-07-2019, 11:09 PM
  0 Thread: Having to re-glue an old frame...what kind of material is this (pic inside)?
Post: Having to re-glue an old frame...what kind of mate...

Okay, so my mom has a dual photo frame with two of her grandparents' pictures in it, and the frame itself looks to be at least decades old. Parts are cracked and so I'm having to reglue it. What's wei...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking 6 3,822 09-04-2019, 06:41 PM
  0 Thread: How to stop Minwax spray polycrylic can from spurting so often?
Post: RE: How to stop Minwax spray polycrylic can from s...

Phil Thien Wrote: (09-01-2019, 04:42 PM) -- After brushing a coat, mist some Windex on with a fine mister (one of those little finger pump sprayers). The Windex will smooth it out as it drys. Tes...
KingwoodFan1989 Finishing 10 5,431 09-03-2019, 07:25 PM
  0 Thread: How to stop Minwax spray polycrylic can from spurting so often?
Post: RE: How to stop Minwax spray polycrylic can from s...

Stwood_ Wrote: (08-29-2019, 06:46 PM) -- What width brush do you use when brushing? Whatever it is, can you go wider? -- I'm ULTRA cheap with brushes, so I usually go with the widest foam brush a...
KingwoodFan1989 Finishing 10 5,431 08-30-2019, 12:22 AM
  0 Thread: How to stop Minwax spray polycrylic can from spurting so often?
Post: RE: How to stop Minwax spray polycrylic can from s...

Stwood_ Wrote: (08-28-2019, 12:35 AM) -- Buy you a HVLP gun and end most of your finish problems. I imagine those cans are spendy? No idea on the spit and sputter except, did you shake real good, or...
KingwoodFan1989 Finishing 10 5,431 08-29-2019, 05:37 PM
  0 Thread: How to stop Minwax spray polycrylic can from spurting so often?
Post: How to stop Minwax spray polycrylic can from spurt...

Couldn't find any insight on google...I like polycrylic but it dries too fast to level itself when brushing, and thus I end up sanding through the finish when trying to get it perfectly flat, even aft...
KingwoodFan1989 Finishing 10 5,431 08-27-2019, 10:19 PM
  0 Thread: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)
Post: RE: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)

fishhh4 Wrote: (02-25-2019, 09:07 PM) -- Looks real good ! Finish is top notch. Had to put on my sunrays. :yes: -- Hahaha! I'm a sucker for high gloss! In the future, though, on parts that I don't ...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking 31 11,936 02-25-2019, 10:13 PM
  0 Thread: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)
Post: RE: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)

jteneyck Wrote: (02-20-2019, 10:09 PM) -- Yes.  Look up lock rabbet joint for how to cut these joints with just your TS or router table.  .  John -- Will do in the future, thanks! :yes:
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking 31 11,936 02-21-2019, 06:52 PM
  0 Thread: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)
Post: RE: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)

jteneyck Wrote: (02-20-2019, 07:53 PM) -- Your side to front/back joints are 90° to the normal construction.  Sides usually run full length and the front and back are dadoed into them, flush with the...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking 31 11,936 02-20-2019, 09:42 PM
  0 Thread: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)
Post: RE: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)

Dumb_Polack Wrote: (02-20-2019, 01:36 PM) -- What??? You didn't DT the drawers????  On all 4 sides????? :no: -- Nah, sorry. I can always rebuild the drawer boxes in the future with doveta...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking 31 11,936 02-20-2019, 06:35 PM
  0 Thread: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)
Post: RE: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)

First of all, it means a lot coming from you guys that you like the dresser! I'd love to go into more detail on the piece. I'll include some pics below of some of the inner workings and drawers along...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking 31 11,936 02-19-2019, 10:11 PM
  0 Thread: Latest project--Plant stand with a few build pics
Post: RE: Latest project--Plant stand with a few build p...

Looks cool...were the legs inspired by any type of Asian architecture? Either way, whether or not this was your intention, the fact that they extend so far up above the platform certainly makes for an...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking 13 4,377 02-19-2019, 01:25 AM
  0 Thread: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)
Post: Chest of Drawers: Done! (pics inside)

This should have only taken a fraction of the time it did to build it, but I'm glad overall with how it turned out! I STILL don't know how to make the pics display at the correct angle, so for now you...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking 31 11,936 02-18-2019, 09:24 PM
  0 Thread: Blotch prevention?
Post: RE: Blotch prevention?

jteneyck Wrote: (01-16-2019, 09:58 AM) -- Even natural OB stain has oil in it.  Oil can cause blotchiness and you are seeing that happen.  I have no experience with CN's blotch controller though I've...
KingwoodFan1989 Finishing 12 6,779 01-16-2019, 07:27 PM
  0 Thread: Blotch prevention?
Post: RE: Blotch prevention?

jteneyck Wrote: (01-15-2019, 07:45 PM) -- Oils can sometimes cause blotching, and it looks like that's what's happening here.  When I am concerned about blotching I turn to spraying.  I spray dye whe...
KingwoodFan1989 Finishing 12 6,779 01-15-2019, 11:25 PM
  0 Thread: Blotch prevention?
Post: RE: Blotch prevention?

jteneyck Wrote: (01-15-2019, 10:10 AM) -- What specific "natural stain" are you using?   John -- Minwax oil based.
KingwoodFan1989 Finishing 12 6,779 01-15-2019, 05:53 PM
  0 Thread: Right angle drills
Post: RE: Right angle drills

That Milescraft thing looks cool...I might be able to just buy it on my own since it's pretty cheap rather than getting it for my birthday. I watched a video and it looks simple to use as well.
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking Power Tools 23 8,161 01-15-2019, 05:46 PM
  0 Thread: Best Miter Saw
Post: RE: Best Miter Saw

I upgraded recently to DeWalt's 709 model...basically a 12" slider with shorter rails, which allow for up to just over 9.5" wide at 90 degrees standard and about 2 inches more than that if using a spe...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking Power Tools 23 8,986 01-15-2019, 02:10 AM
  0 Thread: Right angle drills
Post: RE: Right angle drills

AgGEM Wrote: (01-14-2019, 11:50 PM) -- Have a M-12. Don't use it often but have never had an issue. Have a Makita corded for many years, it is a workhorse. Also it is very close coupled, meaning the...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking Power Tools 23 8,161 01-15-2019, 01:11 AM
  0 Thread: Right angle drills
Post: Right angle drills

My birthday is coming up, and my family was asking me about gift ideas. One I had is a right angle drill. For one thing, would a 12V work, or should I use an 18V? Any corded ones that you've had good ...
KingwoodFan1989 Woodworking Power Tools 23 8,161 01-14-2019, 11:05 PM

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