Popular Post Blaughn Posted July 4, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) I have cut this Shela Landry pattern before but this time I chose a different finishing method. Cut in cherry, the blank is .4" in thickness and approximately 14" x 9". After cutting and sanding the cherry it was soaked in Danish oil, wiped down and allowed to dry thoroughly. This was followed by 4 coats of Watco wipe-on gloss poly. Despite my best efforts there were dust nibs galore. I wet-sanded it using 2000 grade sand paper on a sanding block to level the finish and remove the dust nibs. This was made difficult because the poly tends to develop a slight ridge at each cut of the letters. That caused highly visible shiny spots amidst the satin rubbed finish. This necessitated lengthy and delicate hand sanding of each bright spot. (Next time I will use the Satin wipe-on). After all of the sanding was done, I applied a single coat of Briwax to increase the luster. The complete look is difficult to capture with the camera but it has no visible flaws and rivals a spray-booth lacquer finish. I have just ordered more of this ultra fine sand paper up to 3000 grit. Edited July 8, 2019 by Blaughn JimErn, lawson56, Brianr24 and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 What a great keepsake for a young person beginning his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 A thoughtful gift that is very well done too. Blaughn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Cutting is very good. The finish is great. What is your source for the fine sandpaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, Matt B said: Cutting is very good. The finish is great. What is your source for the fine sandpaper? I picked mine up at a Woodcraft store. Auto supply store often carry it. Amazon has a broad array up to 7000 grit! https://smile.amazon.com/Sandpaper-Precision-Polishing-Sanding-sandpaper/dp/B01M6A7D9A/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=ultra+fine+sandpaper&qid=1562264384&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1 The brand I am using is Norton brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Very nicely done. Blaughn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Oh that is just down right Beautiful!! Blaughn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Jim McDonald said: What a great keepsake for a young person beginning his career. Thanks, Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 5 hours ago, rjR said: A thoughtful gift that is very well done too. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Scrappile said: Very nicely done. Thank you SP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 13 minutes ago, lawson56 said: Oh that is just down right Beautiful!! Thank you Lawson. lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Some very nice scroll work on display there ! Blaughn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 31 minutes ago, Scrolling Steve said: Some very nice scroll work on display there ! Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 That is absolutely exquisite! Beautifully done. Your pastor will be very pleased. Is the wood .4" or 4" thick? Four inches will not fit my saw. Just curious. Blaughn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 24 minutes ago, Rockytime said: That is absolutely exquisite! Beautifully done. Your pastor will be very pleased. Is the wood .4" or 4" thick? Four inches will not fit my saw. Just curious. Thanks, Rocky. That would be 0.403" to be exact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 41 minutes ago, Blaughn said: Thanks, Rocky. That would be 0.403" to be exact. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 A beautiful gift and one he will cherish. Great work. Marg Blaughn and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 fantastic job Blaughn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 7 hours ago, wombatie said: A beautiful gift and one he will cherish. Great work. Marg Thanks Marg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 44 minutes ago, daveww1 said: fantastic job Thanks Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 Your finished work reminds me of a Professional Woodworker would post. Looks so Elegant and just so Soft to the feel. Very, very well Crafted. Danny :+} Blaughn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted July 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 2 hours ago, danny said: Your finished work reminds me of a Professional Woodworker would post. Looks so Elegant and just so Soft to the feel. Very, very well Crafted. Danny :+} Thanks Danny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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