A request to members.

beenthere · July 25, 2010, 01:49:54 PM

Quote from: Warbird on July 25, 2010, 10:58:51 AM
..........Jeff, I hate applying poly, sometimes. Had a bunch of real tiny bubbles in this coat for some reason. About to head out to the shop and see if they settled out. Might have to sand it down and put on another coat. :-\ My goal is to get this in the mail to you by Monday.

If you get bubbles, then use a torch to apply some heat. Pass the flame quickly over the surface of the fresh poly and the bubbles will drift right to the surface and pop (disappear). At least, works for me.

Dan_Shade · July 25, 2010, 02:23:50 PM

that's while it's still wet, I assume?

Warbird · July 25, 2010, 08:16:08 PM

Like making creme brulee? Awesome trick. I'll try it out next time.

Jeff, understood. I'll get this in the mail tomorrow so it's there for the pig roast.

Brad_bb · July 25, 2010, 08:27:37 PM

It matters some...pride in your work and all....
Mine is done. It will be in the mail Monday.

Magicman · July 25, 2010, 10:01:45 PM

Quote from: Warbird on July 25, 2010, 08:16:08 PM
I'll get this in the mail tomorrow so it's there for the pig roast.

Do we get a sneak peek ???

Warbird · July 25, 2010, 11:50:09 PM

Yup. We just got back from the hot springs. Heading to dinner. I'll snap a couple pics when we get back, before packing it up.

Jeff · July 26, 2010, 12:31:07 AM

Quote from: Brad_bb on July 25, 2010, 08:27:37 PM
It matters some...pride in your work and all....
Mine is done. It will be in the mail Monday.

Will I know what side is front and what side is the back? ;) ;)

Warbird · July 26, 2010, 01:56:35 AM

You'll know on this piece! We signed it on the back with today's date, our 12th anniversary. "WARBIRD" is burned on the front. The back wasn't sanded or anything.

And you'll get pictures tomorrow sometime. Probably late evening. We just got home from dinner and I had a glass of wine. I'm going to sleep now. smiley_alcoholic_01

Brad_bb · July 26, 2010, 10:26:30 AM

Warbird · July 26, 2010, 10:33:25 AM

That's cool, Brad!

Jeff · July 26, 2010, 10:37:09 AM

I've got two wood screws in waiting. ;D

pigman · July 26, 2010, 11:59:59 AM

I am glad I got mine sent real early when the standards were a lot lower. ;) Your's looks great Brad.

WDH · July 26, 2010, 07:10:24 PM

I agree Pigman. The neighborhood has gotten a littler ritzy :D.

isawlogs · July 26, 2010, 07:14:47 PM

Got to admit that some are pretty , all's I came up with was a peice of board that was to go on my log house .

WDH · July 26, 2010, 07:17:21 PM

Marcel,

We have set the standards low enough to keep the modest happy ;D.

Jeff · July 26, 2010, 07:35:21 PM

Its all right fellas. Once we get it all done, I'm goona take a belt sander to it to get them all the same thickness. ;)

Magicman · July 26, 2010, 08:38:37 PM

Ya could use one of those chainsaw debarkers. :D

Brad_bb · July 26, 2010, 10:14:50 PM

Quote from: Jeff on July 26, 2010, 07:35:21 PM
Its all right fellas. Once we get it all done, I'm goona take a belt sander to it to get them all the same thickness. ;)

As Ralph Kramden would say- "Hardee Har Har"

Warbird · July 26, 2010, 10:40:26 PM

I should have put it on a darker surface for contrast:

With the flash you can see the shininess from the poly:

Jeff, I'll send you an email with a picture of the back. I'd prefer it not be posted.

Also, I think I need your address again, so please respond to the email with it?

Brad_bb · July 27, 2010, 12:25:36 AM

Jeff's address is on page 40.

How did you do your lettering Warbird? I drew mine by rubbing graphite on the back of the paper I printed it in and then traced the lettering to transfer it to the wood. Then I outlined it with a pencil, then used a dremel with a ball shaped cutter. I had to control the depth myself. I dabbed paint in the lettering with an oak shaving as a paint brush. Your lettering looks neater and I'd like to know how you did it?

Warbird · July 27, 2010, 12:46:42 AM

Well, some might consider it cheating but I hope not because it was slightly difficult. When I made my nephews and a family friend some toy wooden swords, I purchased a wood burning kit that has stencil letters. They screw into the tip of the soldering iron.

The down side is that once heated, the letters are not a consistent temperature across the face. Also, each stencil has a different size and mass. It took many practice burns to get it so it looked good. I have a couple of blocks of scrap wood out in the shop with random letters burnt all over them.

Even so, I still had to touch up two of the letters with the rounded burning tip. I ain't tellin' which ones, though Jeff will probably be able to see it right away, as he's so gifted at wood burning.

Magicman · July 27, 2010, 10:07:49 AM

Woodburning ??? Jeff is gonna use it for firewood ??? Maybe a pig smokin chip ??? :D :D

Looks great James. You did good. ;)

Jeff · July 28, 2010, 11:33:25 AM

Got your block already Brad! Thank you.

Jeff · July 30, 2010, 08:38:47 AM

Norm and Patty! Thanks for the blocks and the bonus jar of Jelly! With the new additions I'm estimating I need about 39 more to completely cover the space.