Popular Post Ron Dudelston Posted October 21, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Well folks, the cradle is mounted in the frame and it even quietly rocks. For the record, I burnt candle wax into the pivot pins. Now on to a quilt rack for a customer.IMG_1565.MOV schnewj, John Moody, tomp and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Awesome just doesn't seem to be saying enough! Love everything about it! John Moody 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAB Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 out stand ing !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Gorgeous!!!!! Fit for royalty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARO50 Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Beautiful! Truly first-class craftsmanship. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 not enough adjectives for your work.... HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Moody Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Wow wow wow!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) Spectacular Ron! How do you burn candlewax into the pins? Cal Edited October 22, 2017 by clhyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Definitely the work of an artist. Absolutely beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 A thing of beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Ron, dude....oh WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coasty Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Finest Kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dudelston Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 On 10/21/2017 at 9:00 PM, clhyer said: On 10/21/2017 at 9:00 PM, clhyer said: Spectacular Ron! How do you burn candlewax into the pins? Cal I rubbed the pivot pins down with clear wax and heated the wax with a grill lighter. While the wax was still melted, I wiped it off. Did this three times and the pins were very slick. p_toad, Harry Brink, HARO50 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russboyd Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Absolutely beautiful Ron! Outstanding workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Thuman Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Can you please share your awesome finish schedule to bring out the beatuy and get a consistent color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dudelston Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 10/24/2017 at 3:16 PM, Michael Thuman said: Can you please share your awesome finish schedule to bring out the beatuy and get a consistent color. Michael, I wanted to spray this with General Finish's Endurovar but the customer insisted on polyurethane. Throughout the build, I would sand. For example, the panels were sanded to 360 before assembly because I knew the coves would be impossible to sand in place. After assembly, I hand sanded to 360 grit the whole cradle and wiped it down with mineral spirits to (1.) remove the dust and (2.) raised the grain. I allowed it to dry overnight and I lightly sanded it again with 360 grit paper. After I wiped it down with a tack rag, I applied my first coat of wipe on poly. The customer wanted a semi-gloss finish and I always make my own wipe on so I mixed a quart of wipe on polyurethane. Note of caution here: Satin and semi-gloss need to be stirred really well before you mix it. Poly is naturally glossy and the dulling agent drops to the bottom of the can so mix it well. I cut it 50/50 (mineral spirits and poly) and applied the first coat. I used a method that I learned here on the Patriot Woodworker many years ago. I always apply wipe on with a piece of clean (preferably new) pantyhose. When my wife goes out rummage sale shopping she can usually find new packs of hose. The nylon won't let you soak up too much so you won't get runs or over coat it. Apply in straight runs and just slightly over lap each run. I let the first coat dry overnight and then lightly wiped it with 360 after it was dry to knock off the dust nibs. Wipe it down with a clean rag and re-apply. This cradle has 6 coats and it took me about 3 days to finish it. After the last coat, I wiped it with 0000 steel wool and applied a light coat of Pledge. If a piece, like a table, is flat I'll wax it with paste wax. That is how I finished this one. HARO50, Cal, p_toad and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryS Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Great Job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Thuman Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 4 hours ago, Ron Dudelston said: Michael, I wanted to spray this with General Finish's Endurovar but the customer insisted on polyurethane. Throughout the build, I would sand. For example, the panels were sanded to 360 before assembly because I knew the coves would be impossible to sand in place. After assembly, I hand sanded to 360 grit the whole cradle and wiped it down with mineral spirits to (1.) remove the dust and (2.) raised the grain. I allowed it to dry overnight and I lightly sanded it again with 360 grit paper. After I wiped it down with a tack rag, I applied my first coat of wipe on poly. The customer wanted a semi-gloss finish and I always make my own wipe on so I mixed a quart of wipe on polyurethane. Note of caution here: Satin and semi-gloss need to be stirred really well before you mix it. Poly is naturally glossy and the dulling agent drops to the bottom of the can so mix it well. I cut it 50/50 (mineral spirits and poly) and applied the first coat. I used a method that I learned here on the Patriot Woodworker many years ago. I always apply wipe on with a piece of clean (preferably new) pantyhose. When my wife goes out rummage sale shopping she can usually find new packs of hose. The nylon won't let you soak up too much so you won't get runs or over coat it. Apply in straight runs and just slightly over lap each run. I let the first coat dry overnight and then lightly wiped it with 360 after it was dry to knock off the dust nibs. Wipe it down with a clean rag and re-apply. This cradle has 6 coats and it took me about 3 days to finish it. After the last coat, I wiped it with 0000 steel wool and applied a light coat of Pledge. If a piece, like a table, is flat I'll wax it with paste wax. That is how I finished this one. Thanks for the detials the last thing you did with pledge will put silacone into the finish and if you ever need to refinsih please see other threads on silacone contamation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dudelston Posted October 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 12:40 PM, Michael Thuman said: Thanks for the detials the last thing you did with pledge will put silacone into the finish and if you ever need to refinsih please see other threads on silacone contamation. No arguments on silicone contamination, Michael. However, after 6 coats of poly I doubt that this will ever get re-finished. Besides, I'm sure it will be waxed by the new owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Ron, for the invariable nibs after the last coat, try cutting and folding a brown paper sack. Use it like sandpaper. It works...honest. And cheap, too. Cal and HARO50 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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