As far back as I can remember building things (since I was old enough to hold a hammer) I have always assembled whatever project I was working on then finished it. Whether a table or a loft bed, it just seemed the thing to do. Of course some projects (such as the loft bed complete with stairs and slide!) were a no brainer... too big to paint before assembly.
Recently I invested in some pricey, "top-of-the-line" brushes for staining and finishing. Don't ask me the specifics. I had a pro pick them out for me. I don't know brush details. Since the Kreg Jig brought my work to a new level I decided not to skimp on the finishing!
So, with the new brushes ready in the drawer of my new Kreg-built shop cabinet, I prepared several projects for staining and finishing at one time. In my mind this would create less clean-up and reduce wear and tear on the brushes. In addition to this new approach I decided to "mix it up" even further. I dry-fitted the projects, then disassembled them (which was easy with pocket hole joinery by the way) for finishing. I had read that some woodworkers prefer to finish projects this way.
Weeelllll, a whole 9 hours of staining later I am questioning this method. I did take a lunch break but most of it was spent staining. Keep in mind that this time was spent on a vanity, two side units, and a table with three drawers. I am all about efficiency. In fact most of my energy is spent thinking of ways for everything to be more efficient. So this method seemed to fit into that obsession. But now I am facing 2-3 more of these grueling days applying polyurethane and sanding... oooohhhh the sanding.
In addition to this, my shop is jam packed of pieces of wood everywhere. My husband took a look at it all and kindly tried to tell me it looked good. I will try to get a picture inserted here at some point.
So far I have learned the following things...
So, that leads me to my question...
What method do you prefer? Finishing assembled or pre-assembled? And any tips or tricks to share about finishing pre-assembled would be faaannnntastic!
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