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Staining setup
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Hi AllI am in the middle of finishing up a entertainment unit for the house and have one quick question. How is everyone staining once the project is built. The main unit is easy just sits on its…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tsu Dho Nimh Feb 14, 2012.

Attach finished top to frame?
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Hi everyone,I am looking for opinions on how to attach the finished top of my Kreg bookshelf to the rest of the bookshelf. The best i can think of right now is to glue and brad nail from the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by steve kidd Jun 21, 2011.

 

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"Hi Jim, thanks for the positive feedback."
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james wilhelm commented on Shawn's photo
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"SHAWN , very nice design and finish , a job well done , thanks for sharing , JIM !!!"
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"Thanks Tim I really enjoyed making this one as specially the challenges with the rounded construction and bending the front top skirt. "
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Tim Mareck commented on Shawn's photo
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"Very nice design."
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Tsu Dho Nimh replied to Shawn's discussion 'Staining setup'
"How do i stain and clear coat them all sides at once. ... I imagine if I do one side at a time let dry and do the other side you will see transition lines in the stain. No, you won't see transition lines. it's easy to stain just the top…"
Feb 14, 2012
Kurt replied to Shawn's discussion 'Staining setup'
"I made my own w/ a piece or scrape 2x2 and 5 cuts each on the compound mitre saw and you have a made a pyramid...   Just thinking outside the box  "
Feb 13, 2012
ray vile replied to Shawn's discussion 'Staining setup'
"I have 2 sets of painter pyramids but I often find out that that is way less than I need, sometimes you need more then 8 supports. I take 1/4'' plywood scraps cut in aprox. 2'' squares and run a screw 3/4'' long through…"
Feb 13, 2012
Jens Jensen replied to Shawn's discussion 'Staining setup'
"Good for you as far as making your own "
Feb 13, 2012
Shawn replied to Shawn's discussion 'Staining setup'
"Thanks for all of the great ideas guys. I have actualy made painters pyramids from 1/8 baltic birch cut out on the scroll saw so maybe I will just whip up a few more and see how that goes. Thanks again."
Feb 13, 2012
Jens Jensen replied to Shawn's discussion 'Staining setup'
"Now that just  dont make since at  all different heights.If you set the nail all way through board and then turn over how can they be different heights.As far as marring these nails have a lot less space then your so called plastic. But…"
Feb 13, 2012
Bob Farmer replied to Shawn's discussion 'Staining setup'
"I prefer James' solution with the painters pyramids. The plastic is less likely to mar your workpiece... and really, it's only $10. Your nails may be at different heights, etc... I don't know, I just prefer the accuracy of the…"
Feb 13, 2012
Jens Jensen replied to Shawn's discussion 'Staining setup'
"Why buy all these fancy setup tools. My gosh you must have 4 blocks of wood (1x4 or 1x2)  in house or shop.Just take some finish nails an pound the all way through the wood in corners turn upside and there is your system. $.25 vs.$10.00 or more…"
Feb 13, 2012
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Staining setup

Hi AllI am in the middle of finishing up a entertainment unit for the house and have one quick question. How is everyone staining once the project is built. The main unit is easy just sits on its feet and i can do the whole thing but the removable shelves present a problem. How do i stain and clear coat them all sides at once. Can this be done? I imagine if I do one side at a time let dry and do the other side you will see transition lines in the stain. What setup do you use for staining or…See More
Feb 12, 2012
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"Looks great! What width are the rails and stiles?    "
Dec 9, 2011

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