Mark Riegsecker
02-26-2005, 1:11 AM
Recently I asked for help in finding some hardware for a blanket chest. Specifically a lock that had a key hole a least 1" from the top in order to locate the escutcheon away from the perimeter cap that protruded from the front of the chest. Thankfully, some sources were refereed as to where I might locate this lock. As I was searching for this lock it got to be so lengthy I decided to stain and apply several coats of General Finish clear coat Danish Oil. So far so good.:D The hinges are set, the lid support is on, the three small drawers on the bottom are complete with pulls. Really this thing doesn't look bad. :D
I almost convinced myself that a lock wasn't really needed.
And then it happened, I found a lock that would work and the dimensions were what I had been looking for. So I thought, "If I don't put that lock on I'll always feel that the chest is incomplete... What can go wrong?:eek:
While digging the mortise 1-3/8 deep the chisel found its way through the front side breaking the biggest ugliest hole I've ever seen, well not really a hole but a splintering kind of hole. Of course it was the front side right in the middle where all eyes focus! There isn't a face in our collection that reflects exactly how I feel. It's like one of those projects you want to give away to someone you don't know so you never have see it again.
Well if you're still with me, I said all that to say I clamped the splintering thing back in its rightful place using two blocks, too much glue and wax paper. I was in kind of a hurry I had to get to work and I wanted to cover it as soon as possible before my eyes could see what I had just done so I clamped it and left. The next day I was surprised to see the damage wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
But here's my problem. The glue, while it's dried on the finish, about 4" in diameter, I don't think it can be bonded very well to the varnish but I thought before I start scraping and possibly do damage to the finish I could ask if someone has a solution that can save the finish. Maybe some kind of glue-be-gone concoction:confused:
I'd be grateful for any help you can give me. I wish I had a digital camera. It would have been nice to have pictures, I know it would help. But $300 or so it will have to wait.
Thanks Mark
I almost convinced myself that a lock wasn't really needed.
And then it happened, I found a lock that would work and the dimensions were what I had been looking for. So I thought, "If I don't put that lock on I'll always feel that the chest is incomplete... What can go wrong?:eek:
While digging the mortise 1-3/8 deep the chisel found its way through the front side breaking the biggest ugliest hole I've ever seen, well not really a hole but a splintering kind of hole. Of course it was the front side right in the middle where all eyes focus! There isn't a face in our collection that reflects exactly how I feel. It's like one of those projects you want to give away to someone you don't know so you never have see it again.
Well if you're still with me, I said all that to say I clamped the splintering thing back in its rightful place using two blocks, too much glue and wax paper. I was in kind of a hurry I had to get to work and I wanted to cover it as soon as possible before my eyes could see what I had just done so I clamped it and left. The next day I was surprised to see the damage wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
But here's my problem. The glue, while it's dried on the finish, about 4" in diameter, I don't think it can be bonded very well to the varnish but I thought before I start scraping and possibly do damage to the finish I could ask if someone has a solution that can save the finish. Maybe some kind of glue-be-gone concoction:confused:
I'd be grateful for any help you can give me. I wish I had a digital camera. It would have been nice to have pictures, I know it would help. But $300 or so it will have to wait.
Thanks Mark