Capricorn Posted September 2, 2019 Share hey DJR. how close to mondrian did your son want it? If closer, it might work better to coat the interior, as it will convey the mondrian pattern abit louder when viewed from any angle.The inside color will also serve to highlight the helmets that i imagine would occupy the boxes. Nice tight joinery there Long Wheel Base and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 2, 2019 Share hey DJR. how close to mondrian did your son want it? If closer, it might work better to coat the interior, as it will convey the mondrian pattern abit louder when viewed from any angle.The inside color will also serve to highlight the helmets that i imagine would occupy the boxes. Nice tight joinery there Yes, we have an ongoing discussion about that. He wants it more black, and I want to add more colour. My first plan was to paint the 3 primary colour boxes inside as well. And the rest white inside? I got vetoed! Clients, bloody clients! We'll see what it looks like when he's got his books and architectural models packed into it, then make the final call! Capricorn and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted September 2, 2019 Share Yes, we have an ongoing discussion about that. He wants it more black, and I want to add more colour. My first plan was to paint the 3 primary colour boxes inside as well. And the rest white inside? I got vetoed! Clients, bloody clients! We'll see what it looks like when he's got his books and architectural models packed into it, then make the final call! does he want it stained black to this degree? Long Wheel Base and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted September 2, 2019 Share Once it's alive, it must also be able to MOVE! So, I give it wheels, if not wings!That hammer is gorgeous! DJR and Capricorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentipotential Posted September 2, 2019 Share That hammer is gorgeous! Is that tool envy I detect? Rocket-Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 2, 2019 Share does he want it stained black to this degree? No, he is happy with how dark it is. The trouble is that taking pictures of it is near impossible without a flash. And with the flash, the reflection gives it a weird white / grey look, despite the matt varnish. I'll try again to take a photograph without flash. He just doesn't want more bold colour. And I think it needs more. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 2, 2019 Share This gives a better idea of how it looks (flash bounced against the ceiling. IH8MUD, Capricorn, Hairy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted September 2, 2019 Share No, he is happy with how dark it is. The trouble is that taking pictures of it is near impossible without a flash. And with the flash, the reflection gives it a weird white / grey look, despite the matt varnish. I'll try again to take a photograph without flash. He just doesn't want more bold colour. And I think it needs more. i think this forum needs to have a vote on the matter. I vote for the contractor on this one Edited September 2, 2019 by Capricorn DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Just finished a side table. Still need to get some oil to treat it2D50D342-6442-4560-933E-4B966B5A2B0B.jpegC2BBCE50-28F4-4E9C-9610-2B3982DC84F5.jpegSo finally got it finished. Used woodoc 10 and woodoc furniture wax IH8MUD, Tothehills, Amberdrake and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted September 13, 2019 Share Would you guys put woodoc wax on on outside wooden table to for an hour or so a day gets sun on it ? It looks like the wood is starting to lighten in colour - I suspect from the sun coming onto the stoep through a window we have put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted September 13, 2019 Share Would you guys put woodoc wax on on outside wooden table to for an hour or so a day gets sun on it ? It looks like the wood is starting to lighten in colour - I suspect from the sun coming onto the stoep through a window we have put in.Put something with UV resistance on - silkwood or such would be my first stop - alternately something really expensive from northern europe or canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 6, 2019 Share Little projects can sometimes give you a BIG kick. Very often fixing and restoring can be a pain in the butt, but sometimes it is hugely rewarding. A mate of ours bought a dining room table and chairs at auction and one chair had 2 of its' front teeth kicked in. He asked me to repair it. I only said yes because he is a really good friend. Edited October 6, 2019 by DJR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 6, 2019 Share The damage up close. carrera4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 6, 2019 Share Made new slats, filled in the missing parts, made new joints, glued. New wood, old chair = always a headache! Hairy and carrera4s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 6, 2019 Share Experimented a bit with stains and varnishes - artistic flair and a whiskey or 2 helped. Hairy, Rocket-Boy and Tothehills 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 6, 2019 Share Added some serious reinforcement underneath. Not worried about elephants and rugby players sitting on this chair in future, Hairy, carrera4s and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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