Year of the Rooster

[worbler]

So, apparently it's the year of the rooster. I found a design for this while looking on Pinterest and thought I need to do that. It's cut from 3mm MDF. I'm not sure how I'm going to finish it though. Maybe stain it dark and put it on a lighter backer.

 

 

[wombatie]

That is very unique.  You did a great job on it.

 

Marg

[hawkeye10]

So, apparently it's the year of the rooster. I found a design for this while looking on Pinterest and thought I need to do that. It's cut from 3mm MDF. I'm not sure how I'm going to finish it though. Maybe stain it dark and put it on a lighter backer.

Tim any finish you use please try it on a scrap piece of MDF first. MDF is hard to finish the cut part will soak up stain or paint or what ever the finish is. This clock I made is MDF and I had a heck of a time finishing it. I won't be making anything else using MDF.

 

 

[Scrolling Steve]

Nice cutting there Tim !  

[newfie]

Nice cutting thanks for sharing

[DWSUDEKUM]

Excellently done.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

 

DW

[DukeNukem]

Nice pattern and cutting well done. Jerry

[daveww1]

very nice job

[meflick]

Very nice work.  Hope the year of the Rooster means a good year for all!   

[Phantom Scroller]

Great pattern or is it the year of the cock. Roly

[amazingkevin]

So, apparently it's the year of the rooster. I found a design for this while looking on Pinterest and thought I need to do that. It's cut from 3mm MDF. I'm not sure how I'm going to finish it though. Maybe stain it dark and put it on a lighter backer.

Nice job ! Your starting out the new year right!

[Lucky2]

Timothy, that's a nice looking sign, I'm very interested in seeing it when completed.

Len

[Lucky2]

Tim any finish you use please try it on a scrap piece of MDF first. MDF is hard to finish the cut part will soak up stain or paint or what ever the finish is. This clock I made is MDF and I had a heck of a time finishing it. I won't be making anything else using MDF.

 

 

Don, as long as you seal the cut ends on the MDF with a clear coat of some sort, you shouldn't have any issues when trying to finish it. The only time I have issues with MDF, is when I don't seal the edges before trying to finish the project. The surface of MDF has a coating on it, the edges don't. The cut edges will soak up finish like a sponge, and they are susceptible to swelling if not sealed. I use Min-Wax Prestain Wood Conditioner, or a poly/varnish mix, both do a good job of sealing it.

Len

[lawson56]

Tim that is an Awesome sign.    Now that I know that I will have to cut a few Roosters,Always learning here in the Village.Dan that is a Beautiful clock.  

[hawkeye10]

Don, as long as you seal the cut ends on the MDF with a clear coat of some sort, you shouldn't have any issues when trying to finish it. The only time I have issues with MDF, is when I don't seal the edges before trying to finish the project. The surface of MDF has a coating on it, the edges don't. The cut edges will soak up finish like a sponge, and they are susceptible to swelling if not sealed. I use Min-Wax Prestain Wood Conditioner, or a poly/varnish mix, both do a good job of sealing it.

Len

Len I did seal it with shellac. It was still a pain.

[lonewolf]

Like that design, excellent cutting.

[penquin]

That came out sweet, like it a lot.

jim

penquin

[worbler]

I just thought I'd mention something about MDF. Colouring it can be easily done with Highlighter pens and it doesn't bleed into the fibers. Even colouring the edges can be done with minimal fuss, it just applies perfectly. The only problem I can see with edge colouring is getting into tight places with the highlighter.