Dave Hale
09-29-2006, 10:00 PM
Been lurking for a couple of months. Love the site and the helpful advice from all. When I get a little more time, I'll take some pictures and show all my shop and some projects. I definitely am not along to the level as most of the members here, but I do enjoy the activity. :)
Need some advice for 2 little projects I have to complete by next weekend before traveling to deliver the 'goods'.
First problem: Pine Franklin Chair. Making it for the Maternal Unit since she accused me of 'stealing' (6 years ago) the little ol' stool I made in 8th grade wood class. I'm 45 now. :) Natural stain, Poly on top of it. I've noticed an area on the seat that got a little too much sanding (got into a zone....). Is it OK to sand off the Poly, reapply the stain and then the Poly?
Second problem: Another Stool. Very simple design. 3/8" finger joints 3/4" deep marrying the legs and top. (Incra Jig is awesome!) This is Pine again, plan from a 'Working with Pine' book I got. The joints are VERY snug. I have to 'heel' (with my hand) it into place. No light gaps at all. My concern is that the glue-up process will make the joints swell too much and bust the pine apart. Should it be this snug or do I need to 'gap' the finger joints a little bit?
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Need some advice for 2 little projects I have to complete by next weekend before traveling to deliver the 'goods'.
First problem: Pine Franklin Chair. Making it for the Maternal Unit since she accused me of 'stealing' (6 years ago) the little ol' stool I made in 8th grade wood class. I'm 45 now. :) Natural stain, Poly on top of it. I've noticed an area on the seat that got a little too much sanding (got into a zone....). Is it OK to sand off the Poly, reapply the stain and then the Poly?
Second problem: Another Stool. Very simple design. 3/8" finger joints 3/4" deep marrying the legs and top. (Incra Jig is awesome!) This is Pine again, plan from a 'Working with Pine' book I got. The joints are VERY snug. I have to 'heel' (with my hand) it into place. No light gaps at all. My concern is that the glue-up process will make the joints swell too much and bust the pine apart. Should it be this snug or do I need to 'gap' the finger joints a little bit?
Thanks in advance for the advice!