Popular Post heppnerguy Posted November 13, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 When I first saw this pattern I knew I had to give it a try. I struggled with the joints and the finish but over all I like it. I struggle with understanding how to put a good finish on my project which takes away from what it could be like in the end. Maybe I need to take some lessons from Scrappile when I go see him again later this month. I can always learn something from him. We usually just sit and chat when I visit with him but this time I may pick his brain and try to come home with some much needed knowledge Dick heppnerguy meflick, New Guy, frankorona and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Nothing wrong with that box! Looks real good to me. Here is my total knowledge about finishing: meflick, OzarkSawdust, lawson56 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Box looks good to me too, along the same school of thought with scrappile amazingkevin, Jim McDonald, OzarkSawdust and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Beautiful and very well done Dick. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Very nice Dick don’t sell yourself short. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 A very nice looking box Dick heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Down Right Beautiful box!!! I go along with Scrappile and JimErn. That's what I use. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 beautiful box heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 I try all sprays but min wax does me good! Thats quite a box. Hope I remember to try it!!! OzarkSawdust and heppnerguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 11/13/2019 at 12:12 PM, Scrappile said: Nothing wrong with that box! Looks real good to me. Here is my total knowledge about finishing: That is pretty much what I do too. Maybe one needs to take that cap off the can first, but I have found after doing that, I need to keep buying more of them.. Cheaper to leave the cap on them Dick heppnerguy wombatie and OzarkSawdust 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 11 hours ago, lawson56 said: Down Right Beautiful box!!! I go along with Scrappile and JimErn. That's what I use. I guess I am not alone on how I finish. I just don't seem to get what I am after when I do. I will talk with Scrappile in a couple of weeks as we will be back up in Oregon so I will bless him with my visit. Of course, I will need to just sneak up to his house so he can't take off and hide from me Dick heppnerguy lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 7 hours ago, amazingkevin said: I try all sprays but min wax does me good! Thats quite a box. Hope I remember to try it!!! I do not think I have tried that product yet. but not really sure Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Beautiful box, Dick, Some people seem to prefer a satin, butter-soft finish that can be obtained with a bees wax and turpentine or linseed oil which can be home made https://makezine.com/2010/09/02/how-to_beeswax_polish/ or purchased https://www.bing.com/search?q=bee's+wax+furniture+polish&FORM=QSRE1 and some people prefer a finish such as those shown from the earlier posts with spray finishes. That could include polyurethane, varathane, shellac, or varnish. Personally, I like a gloss shine with some of the aerosol products (polyurethane is my preference) but, some people say that appears more like plastic than solid wood so they prefer a satin finish of the same products. I guess I got long winded in saying that different people like a different finish. I just hope I have given some different choices for people to consider. Fantastic looking project you have made. God Bless! Spirithorse heppnerguy and OzarkSawdust 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Good looking box Dick!! I left the sides out of mine for a potpourri box. Next one I may put the insides in for a trinket box. Is that Walnut? I have a bunch of stains, Danish Oil, BLO, sprays of various kinds. But find myself reaching for Minwax spray poly, either gloss or semi, or PolyShades. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Great looking box Dick, well done. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 7:00 PM, spirithorse said: Beautiful box, Dick, Some people seem to prefer a satin, butter-soft finish that can be obtained with a bees wax and turpentine or linseed oil which can be home made https://makezine.com/2010/09/02/how-to_beeswax_polish/ or purchased https://www.bing.com/search?q=bee's+wax+furniture+polish&FORM=QSRE1 and some people prefer a finish such as those shown from the earlier posts with spray finishes. That could include polyurethane, varathane, shellac, or varnish. Personally, I like a gloss shine with some of the aerosol products (polyurethane is my preference) but, some people say that appears more like plastic than solid wood so they prefer a satin finish of the same products. I guess I got long winded in saying that different people like a different finish. I just hope I have given some different choices for people to consider. Fantastic looking project you have made. God Bless! Spirithorse Thank you for all your posts. I find them to contain some good ideas and have read and saved the link to look back on in the future in case I have not follow through with these ideas. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) Great box Dick! I do as most but before I spray I use a 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. I’ll either soak or brush the mixture on, then wipe off the excess. This brings out the grain and natural color of the wood. Then after about 24 hours, I’ll apply the Deft semi gloss spray lacquer. After the lacquer dries, I’ll sand with a piece of brown paper bag. That smooths out any dust nibs and the finish comes out silky smooth. Edited November 17, 2019 by dgman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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