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3 ROOSTERS A TIGER AND AN EGG vintage grain cabinet

Selasa, 26 April 2016

I have fallen in love again with another finished project,

and so has its potential new owner.

The base cabinet I used for this kitchen unit is made of Tiger Oak.

Im sure many of you have read an online furniture ad mentioning Quarter Sawn or Tiger Oak,

this is what it looks like.

For those wondering exactly what that means or how its done:

The log is first cut longitudinally into wedge-shaped quarters. Then the quarters are cut along each plane of the wedge, with the cuts running radially toward the center of the log. The cuts are made alternately on each face of the wedge, producing narrower and narrower boards as the wood is cut away. Because the grain of quarter-sawn wood is straighter than that of flat-sawn lumber, the quarter-sawn wood is significantly more stable.

This french grain graphic I used can be found at the Graphics Fairy.

The top portion I bought at a yard sale over a year ago and its been waiting for the right companion.

Its a solid maple Vilas piece.

You can find a side by side before and after pic of this vintage grain cabinet here.

This FARMERS MARKET sign with rooster accent

and 2 lucky Portuguese Roosters are available on Georges Etsy shop

FIRST FINDS

VENEER bubbles part 3 of 4

Rabu, 16 Maret 2016

Heres the third article of the much anticipated VENEER series.

The first article explained how to deal with edge gluing loose veneer

The second article detailed filling in missing areas of veneer on painted furniture.

This time I will show you how to get bubbled surface veneer glued back down.

For these repairs you will need 3 items,

your wood glue, a shape utility knife, and a heavy weight.

In most cases you can see where the veneer has bubbled/lifted but

running your hand over the surface will also help find areas you dont see.

You have to get the glue underneath your veneer somehow.

The next step is the scarey one.

Use your uility knife to cut a slice into the bubble.

Use a sharp knife, and cut in the direction the grain runs.

Apply your glue getting into the cut and under the bubble.

You can squish it underneath the veneer with your finger,

you can use air to blow it under the edges,

do what ever you can think of just be delicate with the edges of the cut veneer.

Wipe up any excess glue with a damp cloth.

Now weigh your repair down.

Below you can see I used a cast iron urn (heavy) on a flat board,

I even used a small bit of folded sandpaper right over the glued spot as a pressure point.

** MINI VENEER TIP **

Wax paper wont stick to glue well.

It is a good buffering material to use

between your repair and any clamps or weights you use.

HAPPY CANADA DAY to everyone and to celebrate ...

todays SHOWROOM addition is a wonderful Lane Aromatic Cedar Lined Chest

Originally made in Ontario, Canada.

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