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Title: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 12, 2021, 03:39:16 PM
The wife said she wanted the carpet gone and hardwood put it.  I wasn't about to buy hardwood flooring, so I am making it.  There will be a little of every hardwood I can get my hands on.  So far I have made flooring boards with maple, spalted maple, walnut, quarter sawn white oak, red oak, jatoba(I didn't mill it, but I had it), sassafras, and cherry.  There will be elm in it before I'm done, but its still in the kiln.  I had this idea, but then found that member @tacks Y (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=21743) had done the same thing.  I've been picking his brain for a little bit of insight.  I will have 2", 3" and 4" wide boards.  With doing it that way, the amount of waste has been very minimal so far.  I'm loving turning some of the ugliest lumber I have yet produced into awesome flooring.  It's amazing what the jointer, planer and table saw can do for some warped boards.  I bought a small shaper and some Amana t&g bits to make the flooring, plus a power feeder to help save my hands and shoulders.  I feel like I'm producing the flooring quicker than I expected, so maybe be done making enough in a few weeks.  I have some really nice quarter sawn walnut that is about 7' long and about 7" wide in the kiln.  It is about half heart and half sap.  I'm thinking about using that to make a 6" wide border around the room and then fill in with the t&g.  It looks good in my head.
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Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Wudman on October 12, 2021, 06:53:35 PM
What did you go with on the power feeder?  I want one but don't want to take out a second mortgage for it.

Wud
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: VB-Milling on October 12, 2021, 07:01:26 PM
This is gonna be awesome if its even close to the results @tacks Y (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=21743) got.  Looking forward to progress photos
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 12, 2021, 07:14:30 PM
 @Wudman (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=624) I bought the Grizzly baby feeder.  I think it was $400

 @VB-Milling (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=52288) that's exactly what I'm hoping for too.  I have to find a good waterbased finish for the floor.  
Not gonna deal with smelly oil based finish in the house.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Dan_Shade on October 12, 2021, 08:02:52 PM
I used a 2-part "street shoe" finish when I did my floors.  

Streetshoe NXT (https://www.basiccoatings.com/products/streetshoe-nxt/b16640512)

One thing that makes installing and sanding easier is to pay close attention to the thickness and the tongue and groove setup.   If you can the set up very flush, you'll sand a lot less.  
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 12, 2021, 08:43:08 PM
Thanks, I'll look into the street shoe.  The link says that there is a supply chain issue, surprise, surprise.
I saved one of the first pieces that I made and am using it as a jig to set up the bits each time I change to help keep the alignment good.  So far the alignment seems to be staying very close.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Dan_Shade on October 12, 2021, 09:04:15 PM
I had someone run my flooring through a 4 sided planer, the edges were off about 1/32, that was a lot of sanding to get it worked out.

Since then, I did a setup with a shaper and feeder, consistent board width and straight edges help too. 

The floor I did received compliments from the professional installer, apparently a lot of homemade flooring runs suffer from quality control. 
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 12, 2021, 09:10:16 PM
No doubt the flatness of the stock affects quality of the flooring.  Most of what I'm making I'm face jointing and edge jointing one side before I rip it to width.  Only the quarter sawn WO that I have is flat enough not to need it.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: VB-Milling on October 13, 2021, 07:43:11 AM
I've installed miles of hardwood flooring (real, not engineered) back when I was in the trades.

The sanding process and the finish application really makes or breaks the project.

Don't shoot the messenger, but it may be worth considering hiring that part out  :o

Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Dan_Shade on October 13, 2021, 08:20:13 AM
I did all of mine, rented a drum sander, then an orbital sander.  Wife wanted the floor stained, so I did it, and could see the track where I walked the running orbital sander from one room to another to touch up a spot....

So I got to start over with the drum....

Second time around, I finished with a sheet of sand paper attached to a broom stick, and "hand sanded the whole floor".  The water based finish dries fast and doesn't level like an oil based finish.  I ended up with a few streaks at the end where I had to meet in the middle of the room. 

I've only done this once, your mileage may vary. 
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: kantuckid on October 13, 2021, 09:36:35 AM
My entire house is wide board oak flooring done by yours truly. Old part of house is what's called "reject export oak" which is KD and rejected after the kiln for export-usually knots, or slightly thin. Newer timberframe room is my own oak off this land where we live-it's mixed white and red oak.  I also made a house full for a guy who ran an ad saying he was selling chestnut barn boards. Turned out none of it was chestnut but I stupidly agreed to make him flooring form his oak. My pricing was too low.
For my off-grid cabin I plan to do similar to firefighters floor and tap into my wood stash.  I have a huge bunch of pre blight chestnut that is old and beautiful but lacks worm holes so I've passed it by for furniture so far. That chestnut and some walnut, cherry and maple will become my cabins floors. 
   
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 13, 2021, 10:30:36 AM
I'm just flooring a room that is about 14x16.  I'm looking at a few products for it.  One says it is specially made to make it easy for quick application, preventing lines.  I'm going to buy a 6" orbital sander to sand the floor.  It shouldn't take much, but I can't rule out a few bad/uneven spots.  This is a log home, so some imperfections in the floor will not bother us at all.  I will never use a floor drum sander again.  It left all kinds of snipe in the main floor for the house.  I finished that whole floor with a 4" brush.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Ed_K on October 14, 2021, 07:37:38 AM
 A few yrs ago I made a floor same as what your talking about FFOTS. I cut the trees sawed the logs to boards had them kiln dried and paid to have it run thru a 4 s planer.


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 Width is 2 3/4" to 6" at random.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 14, 2021, 07:44:33 AM
That looks great Ed.  I like the colors of that floor.  Nice and warm.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Ed_K on October 19, 2021, 11:54:55 AM
 Thanks FFOTS.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: samandothers on October 20, 2021, 10:52:59 AM
Great project!  As long as the wife is happy at the end you can then claim success!   The power feed looks like a great addition for the shaper.  

Do you plan to get a cyclone for your dust collector or is the filter doing ok and not filling up too quickly?  What HP is the motor on your grizzly blower?
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 20, 2021, 08:11:28 PM
The power feeder has been a hand saver for sure.  I will not hook up a cyclone for the DC.  I believe this is a 1 1/2 horse grizzly that I had and got out of storage for this project.  The filter does a good job and has a little handle that you turn and it knocks dust off the inside of the filter.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Stephen1 on October 20, 2021, 08:38:48 PM
I am just going to follow along. I have just finnished having my flooring sent to a nearby mill. I  did about 2000 sq ft of cherry walnut popple/cotton wood and pine.  the sawing and KD. I am still deciding if I will install and finnish.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 20, 2021, 11:24:11 PM
 @Stephen1 (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=3648) I'll continue to update as I go thru the process.  Today I didn't do much, but I did process some boards that I found while putting my new compressor in place.  I found some white oak boards and some pieces of sweetgum.  The sweetgum will be some pretty pieces.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on October 21, 2021, 12:47:40 PM
Our Lowes here used to rent a Varathane floor sanding machine that I've used a couple of times.  I'm not sure if they still do, since I haven't been down that aisle in recent memory.

That machine has three 6" random orbit heads, and is Very heavy.

If they have one near you, I highly recommend it over a handheld sander.

If they do have one available, I can give some more tips on it.  I did a 16x20 room in the last addition on our house with it.

I owned a big drum sander, and used if for a few decades on the new houses I used to build, but sold it as quick as I could when I saw the first fancy belt floor sander.  After that, I paid a couple of young guys to come sand my floors 75 cents a foot, and I finished them.

edited to add:   Here's what the Varathane sander is like:   https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-203939-Varathane-Finish-Sander/dp/B0078IUXO0/ref=asc_df_B0078IUXO0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309813767497&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5591489085687745109&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009786&hvtargid=pla-569553492669&psc=1
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: samandothers on October 21, 2021, 10:00:05 PM
Quote from: firefighter ontheside on October 20, 2021, 08:11:28 PM
I will not hook up a cyclone for the DC.  I believe this is a 1 1/2 horse grizzly that I had and got out of storage for this project.  The filter does a good job and has a little handle that you turn and it knocks dust off the inside of the filter.
I understand.  If it is portable and pulled out on occasion it would not be worth trying to attach a cyclone.  
Looking forward to your product.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 23, 2021, 09:00:47 PM
I had some walnut rough sawn 1x6 up on a shelf that I bought in an auction years ago.  I decided to pill it down 
And make some flooring out of it.  Turned out it was all quilted.
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Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: metalspinner on October 23, 2021, 09:05:35 PM
 :o :o :o
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: doc henderson on October 24, 2021, 12:23:09 PM
quilts are nice in the bedroom!   :snowball:   :D :D :D
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: WDH on October 24, 2021, 07:07:53 PM
 smiley_peace smiley_hellow_im_here logrite_cool fly_smiley
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 25, 2021, 02:22:27 PM
Quote from: doc henderson on October 24, 2021, 12:23:09 PM
quilts are nice in the bedroom!   :snowball:   :D :D :D
I have a feeling this one isn't gonna keep me very warm, but I will display it for all to see.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on October 25, 2021, 02:26:31 PM
So, I ordered my helical head from Holbren a while back.  After a week with no email, I decided to call Holbren and get an idea on when I would get the head.  It took 4 days for Holbren to finally answer the phone.  They did not respond to the message I left or the email I sent.  The said it will take 6 to 8 weeks to get my new Byrd head.
I understand things are all messed up right now, but still.  They could have let me know how long it would take and not just take my almost $400 without any correspondence.  I was really looking forward to using it for flooring, but I better have all my flooring done by then or I will be in the proverbial dog house.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: 21incher on October 25, 2021, 07:18:52 PM
I have been trying  to get a Kubota Side by side since March.  They keep shutting  down the line due to shortages.  Now it's a shortage of steel tubing used for rollbars, suspension,  and bumpers that shut  the lines down again along with the  hydraulic  cylinder line. The supply  chain is broken and manufacturers take it for granted that customers will expect long wait times and don't  bother notifying them anymore.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 01, 2021, 05:33:20 PM
Flooring project is progressing well.  I figure I'm about 3/4 done making flooring.  I need to start counting feet of each size of flooring that I make so I can have a better idea of when I have enough. 
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 I took some of it upstairs that I made today and laid it out in the bedroom to see how it looks.  I think it is gonna be amazing.  It occurs to me that I better order some finish this week if I want to have it when I'm ready.  
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: WDH on November 01, 2021, 07:05:46 PM
Gonna be awesome.  
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 04, 2021, 06:11:57 PM
I ordered a 6" bosch orbital sander from Amazon to use for sanding the floor and it came the next day.  I couldn't believe that.  I ordered two boxes of sanding discs from Grizzly at the same time and they are arriving today.  Its like opposite world.  Everything else I order is taking weeks to get and now I get stuff in 1 and 2 days.  I ordered an 18" wide applicator to put down the finish.  I've never done that, so I hope that works out.  In the morning I'm going to pick up some water based finish for the floor.  2 gallons is supposed to be enough.  It's called Last n' Last Crystal Clear.  Not supposed to change the color at all.  Now I need to make the rest of the flooring so I can get going with this thing.  I'm not looking forward to moving all the furniture out and pulling the carpet.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 05, 2021, 04:36:10 PM
My kiln run was done a few days ago, so when I got home from work today I went in and brought out a bunch of q sawn walnut that I had in there.  A lot of it was not as flat as I would like, but there was plenty flat enough to make border boards for the bedroom.  I planed them down to 3/4 and then jointed and ripped to 4 1/2" wide.  On average they are half heart and half sap.  I think I will install them with the heart to the inside of the room.  Then there will be a square shaped area inside to fill with all of the flooring.  I really like the look of the q sawn walnut with sapwood.
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Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Old Greenhorn on November 05, 2021, 07:20:05 PM
Yeah these are gonna look mighty slick!
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: WDH on November 06, 2021, 09:28:16 AM
I really like it!!
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 06, 2021, 10:10:07 AM
Thanks guys.  I think I'm gonna screw these border boards down and plug.  Then the rest of the floor will be nailed as usual.  On the side where I start laying the floor I may route a tongue onto the border boards.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 06, 2021, 12:47:21 PM
When I flood floor finish on with a squeegee, I buy a cheap, one gallon plastic watering can, with a long spout, to pour it out ahead of the squeegee.  Most people cut in the edges with a brush.  I don't.

I'm assuming you're using the mostly round "squeegee" sold by flooring suppliers, that slides on the handle.  They make plastic, and metal tools that the squeegee slides onto.  Sometimes the squeegee is a little shorter than the part it slides onto.  That's why I bought the plastic one, so I could shorten it a little.

I push the finish right to the edge, and keep a roll of finish right off the end by angling the squeegee.  That's where the watering can comes in.  It allows you good control over the amount of stuff you keep in that roll.

It goes really fast.  It would probably take less than two minutes to put a coat on your floor, in that room.

If it's a room with a doorway into another room, that won't get finish, I tape down a couple of layers of 6 mil plastic to drag any excess finish out onto.

I'm never been satisfied washing out one of the squeegees.  I use a new one for each coat, and just toss them.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 06, 2021, 01:58:38 PM
Thanks for those tips, Tom.  I watched a video where they did the flooring like you describe.  They were using a watering can too.  Wasn't you was it?  I was told I should thin the first coat a bit to make it soak in good.  The watering can would be a good place to add water.  I imagine not more than 10%.  My hope is that I can get the floor finished in 2 days.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 06, 2021, 03:49:04 PM
I don't have any floor finishing videos.  I've never used the product you're using, so don't know about the thinning.  I've mostly used Bona stuff, but never thinned it.  I haven't done a floor since 2014 (I think), so I'm sure there's newer stuff out now.  I do a Lot of different things.

Which 6" sander did you get?  I have one Bosch 6" sander, and it's a Beast.  I forget the model number though.  I have used it on small areas of a floor.  I have to have knee pads, and a supplied air breathing system, even as good as the DC is with that sander, and mesh disks.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 06, 2021, 03:58:12 PM
Here's the kind of watering can I use.  I lay a line out the length of the floor, and push it over to one edge of the squeegee.  Those are a couple of Bona gallon jugs beside it, for size reference.  I think it came from the gardening section in Home Depot.

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Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 06, 2021, 05:47:56 PM
I got the Bosch GET75-6N.  It's a 6" with hook and loop.  I ordered the discs from Grizzly.  I tested it out on a piece of elm and it seems like a beast.  It will come in handy when sanding table tops in the future too.  I will definitely wear a respirator when sanding and will also put a fan in the window and try to draw most of the dust outside.  Of course I will also have a shop vac attached to the sander.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 06, 2021, 07:44:42 PM
That's the same one I have, and don't remember using any of the others since I bought that one.  I use a Shop Vac with a yellow bag, and Mirka mesh disks.  It does a great job of getting the dust, but still leaves stuff in the air you don't want to breathe.

I have a beard, so a respirator doesn't do it for me.  I produce a lot of work, but didn't get to be 71, and in good shape, by not taking care of myself.

If you use the yellow bag, watch it so you don't overfill it.  They get to a critical point where it will blow a hole in the bag, and then you have to take the whole vac apart to clean it out, and that's not even worrying about what it blew out the exhaust.  If it's about half full, it's time to change it. Time your sanding sessions, so if you blow a bag, you know when to stop on the next ones.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 06, 2021, 07:59:32 PM
 @Tom King (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=25437) what do you recommend for buffing after the first coat of finish?  Is there a buffer pad to put on the Bosch?
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 06, 2021, 08:12:03 PM
Probably, but I have a 16" floor buffer, so I use that.  A quick pass with 320 would probably be okay.  The finish should have some sort of recommendation on the container.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 06, 2021, 08:22:55 PM
Hmm, I could bring home the floor buffer from the firehouse and use that.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 07, 2021, 07:58:37 AM
What size is it?  I can send you a disk, or screen.  Otherwise, I don't know that you can buy less than a box.  You only need one piece.

I have boxes of these in all grits, and will never use all of them, anyway.

https://www.floorsupplies.net/products/norton-94109-sand-dollar-floor-surface-prep-pads-16-inch-diameter-coarse-blue-grit-per-4?variant=32050810355844&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-04-02&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p2MBhCiARIsADDUFVFdD-bLJ3IR8G7kw3LrhUUBfzYqKqNmiWnQjNKlQeb9gh6DtJ__MTIaAqrnEALw_wcB
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 07, 2021, 08:02:36 AM
You may even be able to sand your floor with it, if it's milled really precisely.  I've used mine to sand a room before.  It's slower than that rental machine I linked earlier, but faster than a 6" sander.

You only need to use the coarsest sanding screen that you can find.  I'm pretty low on those, but think you can buy them individually off ebay.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: kantuckid on November 07, 2021, 08:27:33 AM
Before I finished my great room floor of wideoak boards I called the Waterlox mfg.'s number and got a guy who said he'd had it on his own floor for over 25 years and still looked the same. Waterlox is pricey but it sure pops the colors on wood! I rolled mine on with a pan & a roller, maybe 2 or 3 coats. Wife uses Orange Glo for wood floors from Walmart-looks VG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My "feeder" is a right & left hand each still with 5 fingers, knock on wood! Works great making my 2x6 T&G as I can cahnge speeds at the knots, etc.. 
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 07, 2021, 08:39:11 AM
Thanks Tom.  I'll look at the buffer tomorrow.  I'm not sure I can put anything on there except the buffer pads that are like scouring pads.  We have white and red ones I think.

Interesting on the Waterlox @kantuckid (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=7283) .  I'm using my left and right "feeders" to face joint, edge joint, rip to size and run thru the planer.  I figured I would give them a break on running the flooring thru the shaper.  I made walnut and american elm flooring yesterday.  Today I'm going to make some red elm flooring.  I can't wait to see what it looks like.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 07, 2021, 09:10:37 AM
You just lay the screens under the cleaning pads, and they stay in place.  That's all anyone uses.  Lay the screen on the floor, and roll the machine in place on top of it.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 07, 2021, 11:33:04 AM
Gotcha.  I'll check the size of our buffer and let ya know if I can use one of them.  I feel like our buffer is probably 16".  I just made some flooring boards out of red elm.  My planer has never protested as much as it did with that elm.  I even turned down the feed speed and it still protested.  I was worried about the shaper cutting tongues and that was not really any different than other woods.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 07, 2021, 07:12:29 PM
I have to figure out how to run my flooring into the logs on one side of the bedroom.  The floor comes into a log about 2/3 up the log, so I have to figure out a way to make it look good.  I'm thinking about scribing the border board to the log and trying to cut a 45 on the bottom.  Another option might be to to put some sort of a trim piece on top of the flooring board and scribe it to the log.  Anyone have any bright ideas.  On the first floor, the logs sit on a 1" board which created a space for the flooring to tuck in under the logs.  That's not an option upstairs.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 07, 2021, 08:38:38 PM
CRAIN Multi-Undercut Saw - - Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/CRAIN-Multi-Undercut-Saw/dp/B01N9T7PNA/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Jamb+Saw&qid=1636335630&qsid=146-3748039-5059442&sr=8-4&sres=B01D8UE4CS%2CB00016BHO6%2CB01N9T7PNA%2CB00023RTY0%2CB00HRFV43S%2CB087JCXBMF%2CB083M68YC2%2CB00TBKJ2Q8%2CB07CSGG7QS%2CB07C7G2Y9F%2CB07QV6ZYVJ%2CB000B3AR0Y%2CB07GRNGH5Y%2CB07VBB55X5%2CB0006MWKZK%2CB000BRJD8W%2CB082N3411N%2CB01JQ71TSO%2CB01F95E8O4%2CB071H47F9M&srpt=SAW)
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: kantuckid on November 08, 2021, 09:08:36 AM
Well I don't have any seriously unique ideas on scribing the floor to log but can say that that i go fairly good at doing that! My originals have slight gaps from logs drying which is a challenge but my ERC porch floors the logs were long dry and spot on in either direction. Ends are easier of course as you can take another shot at the meet ups. 

Waterlox is sold by hardware chains and I think I got mine from ACE through a store that didn't stock it. Comes in 4 gal cases.  Non-low VOC matters to me as I HATE lo-VOC finishes! It is also used on my wormy chestnut dining table and honestly the best stuff I've ever used varnish wise. 

I saw a floor yesterday in an 1880's house in rural Hazel Green, KY that was very interesting. The meet-up was to see a guy who does custom sawing and I had no cell # to reach him to see about him sawing 6MBF EWP for my wall logs. 

We sort of knew each other from me selling him a wood stove last year. he'd been around in my woodshop and seen the many types of woods I have and had told me to see his house they'd remodeled.  The house was built by a French carpenter brought to the USA to build this house for a small town/ village actually, local banker and the bricks are handmade from the land behind it, floors are alternating strips of parquet walnut and ash. The staircase is all handmade walnut and stunning as well. Even the entry door is handmade and has neat brass period original hardware and glass. All wood work was worked by hand on site. 
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 09, 2021, 10:04:04 PM
I'll do a few samples of how I can run the flooring into the log wall and see what looks best.  Likely I am not going to cut the logs to accept the flooring.  

The red elm that I made into flooring is really nice.  It was the first time I have worked with red elm.  That stuff made my planer protest more than any other wood I have planed.  I was worried that the results would be similar when running the flooring with the shaper, but it didn't seem much different than white oak.  I really like the figure the elm has, especially from where all the epicormic sprouts were.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 16, 2021, 09:41:28 AM
Get a Mirka backup pad for your Bosch sander.  Mine has run boxes of sanding disks, and the pad on the machine still looks like new.

Mirka 9956 6-Inch diameter Abranet Grip Faced Pad Protector 5-Pack - Hook And Loop Discs - Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Mirka-9956-diameter-Abranet-Protector/dp/B005UETZH0/ref=sxts_rp_s_a1_0?cv_ct_cx=mirka+6+inch+backing+pad&gclid=Cj0KCQiAys2MBhDOARIsAFf1D1dK76So8H0_-iSLnfiOyqyTqsPkV7YrnLzWog-uqxyOXQGLsnrvRfYaAkPeEALw_wcB&hvadid=257225636563&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009786&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15993689120389244269&hvtargid=kwd-433521401271&hydadcr=2302_9774758&keywords=mirka+6+inch+backing+pad&pd_rd_i=B005UETZH0&pd_rd_r=5858711a-e8ff-4512-89ce-80538fd3c93b&pd_rd_w=DRuTW&pd_rd_wg=1uIE4&pf_rd_p=d57dfec8-c3f9-44ac-96fb-73a6536106ab&pf_rd_r=V36P1Z22RYBVP97KNNEK&psc=1&qid=1637073799&sr=1-1-5985efba-8948-4f09-9122-d605505c9d1e)
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 16, 2021, 02:52:28 PM
Thanks @Tom King (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=25437) I just ordered one.  I just measured the buffer we have at the firehouse.  The fiber pads we have for it measure 17".  Presumably that means the buffer is a 16" as you mentioned.  If your offer still stands, I would take you up on it to send me a disk.  
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 16, 2021, 03:51:00 PM
PM your address, and see what the finish recommends for sanding between coats.  Some of them are so fine, they might be too fine.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on November 16, 2021, 03:52:35 PM
You will need to buy a 16" pad.  Red, or white, it doesn't matter.  You need one of those to hold the disk in place.  A 17" pad will keep you off the wall, and make it hard to tell where you set the disk under it.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 16, 2021, 05:20:54 PM
Thanks Tom, I will look at the finish when I get home from work tomorrow morning and let you know what it says.  I will get a 16" pad.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: alan gage on November 19, 2021, 11:22:11 AM
It looks like you're going to have a beautiful floor and I can appreciate all the work you're going to. I did the same thing (with fewer species) last year. I also used a water based finish because I wanted to be able to put down multiple coats/day, have something that dried quicker so less settling dust would stick in the finish, and I didn't want something that would yellow over time. 

But I decided I did want the initial pop that comes from an oil based finish to give the floor a little richer look. So what I did was put down two coats of shellac seal coat (Zinsser) first. It dries very quickly and the stuff that's labeled "seal coat" is non-waxed so you can put anything on top of it. Another benefit is that it doesn't raise the grain very much and then seals the wood so your water based finish doesn't raise it either. 

I've used the same process (shellac seal coat under water based) for my cabinets and other woodworking projects with success and am happy with the process and results. 

Just something to think about.

My floor was mainly white (bur) oak and ash with some elm, hackberry, and red oak mixed in.


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Alan
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 19, 2021, 04:02:38 PM
That looks great, Alan.  The seal coat is a good idea.  I have used it several times as a seal coat for finishing pine.  It is supposed to seal the pitch and keep it from bleeding thru the final finish.  Fast drying was definitely a priority for me too.  I figure I'll get the finish done in 2 days if I'm lucky.  

I made what I hope is the last of the flooring today.  I cut all the ends square and brought it all into the housel.  If I'm a little short, I'll just go back out to the shop and scrape up some more wood to make more flooring.  I still have walnut, elm, white oak and some maple too.  If I'm short it will likely be because I didn't have enough of one size to go all the way across the room.  I know I have enough in total square footage.
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Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: WDH on November 21, 2021, 05:56:02 PM
Alan, that is a beautiful floor.  I want one.   
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 29, 2021, 12:30:52 PM
Its take out the carpet day and clean up some of the logs that were never properly buffed 20 years ago.  I was in a hurry to move into the house, since I didn't have it done before we got married and we needed to live there.  The logs look much nicer now.  I hate carpet tack strips.

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Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Crusarius on November 29, 2021, 02:56:35 PM
Allan that floor looks really nice. Can I get a closeup of it? I am still trying to decide on finishes to bring out the depth of the grain and protect it.

My goto for the last lots of projects has been polycrylic water base poly urethane. But I would like something that really brings out the grain.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: alan gage on November 29, 2021, 06:17:36 PM
Quote from: Crusarius on November 29, 2021, 02:56:35 PM
Allan that floor looks really nice. Can I get a closeup of it? I am still trying to decide on finishes to bring out the depth of the grain and protect it.

My goto for the last lots of projects has been polycrylic water base poly urethane. But I would like something that really brings out the grain.
All I got:

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Alan
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Crusarius on November 29, 2021, 08:27:23 PM
Thanks Alan. does look nice. I just do whatever I can to avoid the yellow tint.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 29, 2021, 09:38:01 PM
I'm going to use a product called Last 'n Last.  It is water based and is supposed to be crystal clear.  
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Crusarius on November 30, 2021, 08:06:38 AM
have to let me know how that works and looks. very interested.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 30, 2021, 07:23:14 PM
I got about half of the floor installed today.  I hope to get the rest done tomorrow.  It will be close.  I really like how it is looking.
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Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on November 30, 2021, 07:34:11 PM
Quote from: Crusarius on November 30, 2021, 08:06:38 AM
have to let me know how that works and looks. very interested.
I will let you know in this thread if you keep following it.  I hope to be putting finish on it this weekend.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Crusarius on November 30, 2021, 08:24:47 PM
that looks really good so far
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: WDH on December 01, 2021, 07:52:24 AM
Can't wait to see the finished floor then I can pick out my favorite board  ;D.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: metalspinner on December 01, 2021, 08:15:57 AM
The walnut and cherry will really help in the long term to keep contrast in the floor. 
Looking great!
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on December 01, 2021, 08:36:04 AM
I found the disks yesterday, and hope to remember to mail them today.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 01, 2021, 12:22:05 PM
Quote from: Tom King on December 01, 2021, 08:36:04 AM
I found the disks yesterday, and hope to remember to mail them today.
Danny, I'd be happy to send you some pics of my favotites to help you find yours.  What are some characteristics that you see in a "favorite" board.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 01, 2021, 12:22:51 PM
Quote from: metalspinner on December 01, 2021, 08:15:57 AM
The walnut and cherry will really help in the long term to keep contrast in the floor.
Looking great!
Exactly.  The walnut may fade a bit, but the cherry will darken.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 01, 2021, 09:52:17 PM
I finished installing the last of the flooring about 7 tonight.  There's still a lot of work to do with making and installing some transitions and then the finish.  I've got about 10 square feet of flooring left over.  It was about perfect.  I'll think of something to do with the left over.  My dad came and helped me today.  He had some trouble using the flooring nailer.  He said, " i just made a little error".  He had misplaced the nailer and shot a nail into the face of the flooring board.  I used a nail set and just set the nail.  A few minutes later I found a spot where he had shot 3 nails thru the face of a red elm board.  That did not set very well.  I fixed those holes with some epoxy.  I included a few close ups in case @WDH (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=4370) sees his favorite.
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Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Crusarius on December 01, 2021, 11:15:13 PM
Looks great, cant wait to see it with finish
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: metalspinner on December 02, 2021, 08:08:41 AM
Ive never seen anyone use a ladder to install a floor before.  ;D :D
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: VB-Milling on December 02, 2021, 08:59:09 AM
That floor looks sharp!  Really like how it came together.

Quote from: firefighter ontheside on December 01, 2021, 09:52:17 PMHe had misplaced the nailer and shot a nail into the face of the flooring board.  I used a nail set and just set the nail.  A few minutes later I found a spot where he had shot 3 nails thru the face of a red elm board. 

That would have sent me into orbit!  Sometimes, I yell loudly at close family members LOL
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: NE Woodburner on December 02, 2021, 01:35:59 PM
Quote from: firefighter ontheside on December 01, 2021, 09:52:17 PMHe had misplaced the nailer and shot a nail into the face of the flooring board.  I used a nail set and just set the nail.  A few minutes later I found a spot where he had shot 3 nails thru the face of a red elm board.  That did not set very well.  I fixed those holes with some epoxy.

Just some additional character and I bet no one will ever be able to pick those spots out but you once the floor is done. My father has been gone for ~14 years and I'd love to still have him around to shoot nails in the wrong spot for me...
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 02, 2021, 03:37:56 PM
Thanks guys.  Yeah, I was not angry.  The holes have been filled with some epoxy mixed with some red elm sawdust.  It will not be noticeable to anyone but me and it will make me think of my dad.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: dougtrr2 on December 03, 2021, 08:41:31 AM
Some advice I was given that applies to pretty much all woodworking projects.  

If someone compliments you on your job/project, resist the urge to point out all the errors, and just say "Thank you".

We tend to do that, point out all the flaws.  The average person won't notice them, so just let it go.  We tend to fixate on those small details, but given the scope of a project those flaws don't really matter.

Nice project by  the way.

Doug in SW IS
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: doc henderson on December 03, 2021, 09:36:46 AM
also use the results to continue to improve.  often it may change the sequence of process, like initial sanding, routing corners, engraving, fine sanding, finish.  looks great.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: GAB on December 03, 2021, 10:07:40 AM
Quote from: metalspinner on December 02, 2021, 08:08:41 AM
Ive never seen anyone use a ladder to install a floor before.  ;D :D
The ladder is to get a bird's eye view of your work.
GAB
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 03, 2021, 12:35:16 PM
Quote from: metalspinner on December 02, 2021, 08:08:41 AM
Ive never seen anyone use a ladder to install a floor before.  ;D :D
Well then you've never installed a floor like this before.  The ladder has been invaluable.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Tom King on December 03, 2021, 01:16:22 PM
He picked a good board to add some more Birdseye's to.

I hope the disks get there soon enough to do you some good.  Been running WFO seven days a week here.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: WDH on December 03, 2021, 01:41:19 PM
You knew that I was going to pick the quartersawn white oak board with the sapwood on one edge and those upper medullary running across at 45 degrees, didn't you  ;D.  
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 03, 2021, 05:11:00 PM
Quote from: Tom King on December 03, 2021, 01:16:22 PM
He picked a good board to add some more Birdseye's to.

I hope the disks get there soon enough to do you some good.  Been running WFO seven days a week here.
If its on its way, it will be here in plenty of time.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 03, 2021, 05:12:28 PM
Quote from: WDH on December 03, 2021, 01:41:19 PM
You knew that I was going to pick the quartersawn white oak board with the sapwood on one edge and those upper medullary running across at 45 degrees, didn't you  ;D.  
That is a nice piece isn't it.  I put some other really nice q sawn pieces in prominent spots.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: doc henderson on December 03, 2021, 05:21:57 PM
I like the elm, next to the walnut chunk.  everybody likes walnut. :)
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 03, 2021, 05:37:49 PM
Quote from: doc henderson on December 03, 2021, 05:21:57 PM
I like the elm, next to the walnut chunk.  everybody likes walnut. :)
I like the elm too.  I've gained a new respect for how tough it is too.  If you look closely at that piece of elm you can see two grey spots.  Those were nails that were in that yard tree.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Stephen1 on December 03, 2021, 08:49:33 PM
Very Nice! Great job.  I agree with never pointing out our mistakes. I also know no one will ever see what we see in our own work. 
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: doc henderson on December 03, 2021, 09:23:33 PM
I think it is ok to learn from the mistakes and continue to improve.  Strive for excellence. once you are satisfied with a product or gift, then keep it to yourself.  lol

just got this pic, of my boss using a gift I made for him a few months back when he visited from California.  Charcuterie board.


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Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 05, 2021, 07:28:43 PM
Today I made and installed transitions in the doorways.  One was to go from carpet to wood and one from linoleum to wood.  Then I spent several hours sanding with 80 grit.  That was more work than I anticipated.  Tomorrow I will sand with 120, which shouldn;t take too long.  Then clean up the floor reall well before I put on first coat of finish.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 07, 2021, 05:50:53 PM
Well, the floor is done.  I put the 4th coat of finish on this morning.  I still have some trim work to do in the room though.  I hope to move the furniture back in on Friday.  I'm not an expert with using the squeegee applicator for floor finish.  I ended up with a few smudge marks where I set the applicator down to pull it to me.  All in all the floor looks excellent I think.
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Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Old Greenhorn on December 07, 2021, 06:19:45 PM
OH MY! That is gorgeous! If that were mine I don't think I'd ant to put furniture in there, I'd just sleep on the floor and put a mirror on the ceiling.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: metalspinner on December 07, 2021, 07:58:03 PM
Beautiful!
Now, how big is this house??
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: Crusarius on December 07, 2021, 08:27:52 PM
That came out great.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on December 07, 2021, 09:28:18 PM
Thanks guys.  Lol.  No mirrors on my ceiling!!
I will not be making flooring for a long, long time.  The rest of my 1700 sq ft house can keep the flooring it has.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: WDH on December 08, 2021, 07:58:05 AM
That is as fine as it gets.  
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: VB-Milling on December 08, 2021, 08:20:21 AM
That looks exquisite!  Definitely won't be showing this to my wife.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: SwampDonkey on February 25, 2022, 04:38:51 PM
I see Lee Valley now carries Mirka abrasives (made in Finland), dust collection, and sanding tools in Canada.

Nice floor, by the way. :)

Everyone seems to have those $20 box fans from Walmart. I have one in the grow tent. I see Al was using one to dry ash firewood.  :D
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: firefighter ontheside on February 26, 2022, 07:12:44 AM
Thanks.  Yeah, those fans are good for putting in the window and closing the window down on top of it to blow dust out.  I have some $400 fans for drying places out that have flooded, but they are too big.  Those fans start up slow to save on start up amps, but by the time they are up to speed they could move an airplane.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: thecfarm on February 27, 2022, 05:45:58 PM
You done good, mighty good!!!
I have one of those box fans.
We had them in the greenhouse about 15 years ago. Now I have one hanging in the basement hanging from the ceiling,upside down so I can reach the controls. Thought it would work out well so I reach the controls. Been hanging there for years, runs steady, I have never turned it off or adjusted the knobs. I thought it might last 6 months.
Title: Re: My Master Bedroom Floor Project
Post by: tacks Y on February 28, 2022, 07:40:00 AM
Very nice, GOOD job.