Shaun.. That's exact it. I want the grain pop of oil but the clairity of a water base/lacquer. I have the WTF on hand so...
From 2011: “There was a spirited discussion in the design forum around using SketchUp vs drawing by hand. I am a proponent of designing by hand, so if something else works for you, do it. First, I should explain that I never use anyone else's plans unless I am taking a class. I am also an Architect, Artist and Musician which may give some insight as to my nonconformist attitudes. I am not trying to espouse that you should design this way or that this way is the best, but merely that this is my way. ...
I usually design things out. Sometimes, however I just work on the fly. LOML wanted a bench and a mat for our entry. I had a couple of slabs that I picked up a couple of years ago. Time to get to work. The first was a slab of urban forested California Pepper. It was ~3" thick and ~6' long with a wane edge on each side. It also had some serious checks in the ends. It did however have a crotch and some nice spalt. First was to stabilize the piece. I had it stored for two years and ...
I (mostly) finished up a while ago but didn't get to posting until now. The cabinet is assembled and loaded with Guitars. I am debating a couple changes. I may build a slightly different Guitar Base support. I will also add my interior lights. It works as planned... Loaded.jpgOblique.jpgTop Detail.jpgTop Drawer.jpgTop half.jpgTop with Acoustic.jpgTray detail.jpgGuitar drawer with Acoustic.jpg ...
[QUOTE=Mike Heidrick;2068200]dust collector - real one with decent filter. BEFORE a drum sander.[/QUOTE I'm with Mike, I'd put the money towards dust collection and also an air filtration system. Good luck with it. PHM
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