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Just saw this one today - and since I have split many "small" planks with nails, I was extremely interested in this one. Great tips
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Painting Raised Letters Pictorial
Shane Whitlock posted a topic in Old Machinery Operating and Restoration Tips
"Back From The Archives" I get asked a lot what's the best way to paint raised letters? There are as many different ways to do it as there are old machines .... I have used an artist brush, made a stamp out of cork, used a sponge, paint marker, etc. but this is what I've found gives me the best results. First thing is prep the raised letters for paint by going over it with a sanding block and fine sand paper. Then take a paper towel and tightly roll it up, fold it in half and tape the halves together, then flatten the end at the fold. Now dip the end into some paint and dab it on some paper to get the excess paint off of it. Then start dabbing it on the letters. The more pressure you push down with the more it will paint around the sides of the letters, just don't push to hard or you'll paint parts you don't want too. I push hard enough so it just starts to roll over the top of the letters on to the sides. Painting all the letters took maybe 3 or 4 minutes. A lot quicker than trying to do it with a brush. And clean up couldn't be easier, ... just toss it in the garbage when you're done. Shane- 22 replies
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