Capricorn Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 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 DJR and Long Wheel Base 2
DJR Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 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
Capricorn Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 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
Rocket-Boy Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 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
Plentipotential Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 That hammer is gorgeous! Is that tool envy I detect? Rocket-Boy 1
DJR Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 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
DJR Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 This gives a better idea of how it looks (flash bounced against the ceiling. IH8MUD, Long Wheel Base, Hairy and 1 other 4
Capricorn Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 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
LOOK695 Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 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 Long Wheel Base, DJR, Head f t Hills and 9 others 12
Slowbee Posted September 13, 2019 Author Posted September 13, 2019 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.
V12man Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 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
DJR Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) 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
DJR Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 Made new slats, filled in the missing parts, made new joints, glued. New wood, old chair = always a headache! Hairy and carrera4s 2
DJR Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 Experimented a bit with stains and varnishes - artistic flair and a whiskey or 2 helped. Tothehills, Hairy and Rocket-Boy 3
DJR Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 Added some serious reinforcement underneath. Not worried about elephants and rugby players sitting on this chair in future, Hairy, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and carrera4s 3
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