Columbian vise rehab IV--paint
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Thanks to all you patient Woodnetters who have stuck around for this extending exercise. I apologize for the delays but do have much progress to report.

I managed to paint the vise in spite of the current north Florida monsoons. All of my plans of sun baking went out the window as I scrambled to find a few clear minutes with no rain. First came the primer. It went well.

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Here is a shot of my spray booth in action.


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And here is a close up of the finished product.

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The next step is to do highlights on the raised casting. I have never done that so it will be a challenge. I think it will really bring out the bling. Next comes the vise handle and the vise faces. I have some hickory that should look smashing.
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#12
I like fresh paint on things. Reminds me that my mailbox post needs painting.
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#13
Really nicely done ..
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#14
Did I miss rehab part III?
"When I nod my head, hit it." - M. Howard.


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(08-13-2016, 03:54 PM)John Clifford Wrote: Did I miss rehab part III?

I might have miscounted. That's probably why they call me "Jimmy Two Naps".


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#16
Smile 
Hey I have that same spray booth!
Laugh  Vise looks good Jim, looking forward to the finished product!
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#17
Looking good Jim, nice job. That will be one happy vise when finished 
Big Grin.



Steve
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#18
Jim:

I recognize those weeds and undergrowth adjoining your spray booth.  You must live in Killearn too.
John: Struggling along with a "piece of junk" table saw
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#19
Strange. I've got one of those vices too.
Winkgrin
Steve

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#20
Not a suggestion, but I had an old casting that I wanted to paint the raised letters, and lacked the skill, I found that a black sharpie (on light gray painted surface) worked pretty well. You could try one of the metalic silver sharpies that works almost like paint. I will be curious how yours turns out, and how you do it.

Good luck!
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