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Thanks to all for the kind words. I plan to have the last detail pieces finished up quickly and hope to start laying on the finish this weekend if the weather holds. If it rains as predicted, I can redirect some effort to some other folks pieces and stay on schedule with those. Once again, my own stuff takes a back seat.
Last edited by glenn bradley; 04-26-2012 at 12:08 PM.
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Here's a pic with the base details on. These "straps" help to visually ground the piece and create a separation so the piece doesn't look like it is growing right out of the floor
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The first coat goes deep and provides a generally dull appearance while popping the figure. The second coat pretty much sets the coloration while the third starts to build the film. Here's the third coat:
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Two or three to go, then a few weeks to fully cure.
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wow! all i can say is wow. that is gonna be a nice set of drawers when you're done. any plans for a full matching bedroom set???
Green & green have always been one of my favorite styles. You've done a superb job with your project. Very well done.
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I find a lot of G&G stuff way too busy looking but that's just about perfect.
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Looking awesome, Glenn. What are you using for the finish?
Also, please pull out a drawer sometime and take a picture of the joinery on the drawers.
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1:1:1 - BLO, mineral spirits and phenolic modified resin varnish (Cabot's gloss).Originally Posted by Alan Lightstone
Here's some drawer shots during construction.
Last edited by glenn bradley; 05-07-2012 at 8:18 PM.
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So this is where a man who's shop is this organized and clean... keeps his socks and shorts...
Absolutely stunning. I can not imagine the joy, relief, satisfaction etc. that you must feel nearing the end of this nearly 8 month (?) project. Thanks for sharing!
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Glenn, I don't get over to the Projects forum much anymore since defecting to the round side, but this piece is very, very nice. I love G&G, and someday hope to do a little more flatwork - a G&G piece will be on the list!
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Its tough to wait for the finish to cure. I snuck the backslats on.
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Beautiful piece, Glenn.
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For the life of me I cannot take a decent photograph. Hope you get the general idea. In my defense I was straddling the end of the bed and working around other furniture in the bedroom
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The color is not quite so dark but, the flash combined with the chatoyancy of the wood is a greater challenge than my pic skills can overcome.
Last edited by glenn bradley; 06-15-2012 at 10:41 PM.
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I'd say you did a great job - congratulations!
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Very, very nice Glenn. I am impressed!
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