I just can't seem to get any time to take some decent pics of this thing. If I wait any longer it will be an antique before I get around to sharing it.
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I just can't seem to get any time to take some decent pics of this thing. If I wait any longer it will be an antique before I get around to sharing it.
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"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".
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Really nice work, Glenn!
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Very nice! Would love some better pictures.
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Andy Rooney
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Man, that's a nice project. It looks very high-end.
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If yo make more pictures I would like to see them.
Great Work!
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I am still a train-wreck with a camera but, these came out OK. Thanks for looking.
Last edited by glenn bradley; 10-17-2016 at 8:45 PM. Reason: 446
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".
– Samuel Butler
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Beautiful work Glenn. Thanks for posting the pictures.
"It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone."
Andy Rooney
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Wow. Outstanding work.
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Lovely piece.
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Beautifully executed piece, Glenn. I made something similar about a year ago (and posted here), so I know how much time and care making a piece like that takes. Is that a waterlox original finish? I use it all the time and love it.
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Thanks Bob. It is hard to get Waterlox in SoCal and in fact I have never gotten a hold of it. I would like to try it as many sing its praises. I use an alkyd resin varnish / oil blend that I have become comfortable with over the years.Originally Posted by bob cohen
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".
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Awesome work! Could you give a little detail on the top? Does the panel float in the bridle jointed frame? Thanks
Rustic? Well, no. That was not my intention!
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I'm impressed with the finish and wonder if you would mind providing the finishing schedule details.
Thanks
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Correct. Probably more than you asked for but . . . its a standard glued up panel that gets flattened. Then I route a tongue all the way around.
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I use blobs of silicone rubber as custom "space balls". The rubber gets squirted in just before assembly.
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The frame goes together a bit like a puzzle but, it is not as fussy as it looks. I make some custom blocks to straddle the proud "fingers".
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I use old gift cards as shims to center the panel in the frame. There's a fat 1/8" on every edge so, plenty of room for expansion.
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Once the rubber cures the panel stays put but, can move with the seasons; the bridle joints get lightly glued.
Last edited by glenn bradley; 10-24-2016 at 3:18 PM.
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".
– Samuel Butler
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Absolutely gorgeous wood and stunning execution Glenn!
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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