cueball Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Looks great very neat job I guess you work with wood for a living to achieve such quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadbreakfast Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 No bud I'm a marine engineer but have built boats and will have a go at anything really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I was on the right track then (sort of). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I came across this thread a while back but forgot where it was You have come on leaps and bounds since then and your work looks first class Keep up the good work. ATB Sabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadbreakfast Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Cheers bud. Iv not had much time on it but I'm defo getting it done for the season. When I'm not working or looking after the pheasants I try keep myself busy. Just took on anouther project now ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 that varnish job is stunning! any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadbreakfast Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 The varnish isn't finished yet, the first coat was thinned down then I've nibbed with 400 grit between coats. It's had about 6 coats now and I wet flat with 400 then 800 then 1200 and just in the process of polishing it up with a buffer and compound. The reason got this is wenge wood is very grainy so had to fill all the holes. And the varnish (schooner) is a very good varnish to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 That is looking first class! Top job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadbreakfast Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Done some more work, just the top to stick down and abit more varnishing Needs more varnish in the gun draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Looks good. Out of interest, why varnish rather than an oil (or other more matt) finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadbreakfast Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Looks good. Out of interest, why varnish rather than an oil (or other more matt) finish? Just prefure high gloss on the wenge, the draws will be satin using gold spar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex C Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Quick question, but how did you cut the squares out of the facing wood so neatly to make the drawer fronts ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadbreakfast Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Quick question, but how did you cut the squares out of the facing wood so neatly to make the drawer fronts ? Cheers Basically just cut the face length ways into three using the hight of the draws as a size, then using the middle piece cut out the draws leaving two little bits on the sides.Then the little bits left on the sides added a slither and glued back to the top and bottom piece. Simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadbreakfast Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Or save messing about and buy one off flebay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=111768068394&globalID=EBAY-GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Or save messing about and buy one off flebay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=111768068394&globalID=EBAY-GB I have to say, yours looks far superior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Plus an oil finish on wenge would be hard work to achieve - wenge has an open and porous grain the application of oil can turn it quite dark and varying density of the wood throughout a large piece means the colour can be un even. If you were going to oil finish you would better use a poly oil, like those formulated for flooring or table tops. A varnish on this particular project seems a sensible idea, it will require slightly less work to get a good finish provided you know what your doing as lead breakfast obviously does! Also muddy boots and such going in the back of cars varnish is probably less likely to be damaged by mud and such and easier to wipe clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 True. I like the grain and colour of the plain wood though, almost seems a shame to cover it in varnish! But I understand the practical reasons for it. Would be nice to see it in the flesh, I suspect the pictures don't do it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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happy.plinker Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Well what can I say, that is stunning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Wow, that looks great You have done a fantastic job and should be very proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R. Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 That is a top class job - one to be very proud of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Top job well done Thanks for posting and sharing the build its very inspirational 😋😋 Sorry I never posted sooner iv only just come across it Just great All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 That looks great. Cracking job. How have you secured it to the boot? A well known F1 team principle had a very fancy bit of custom kit made for his car. On a shoot day he graciously invited all Guns for drink at his motor, opened the tailgate and the whole shebang promptly shot out of the back and onto the ground. He was parked on a slope and one of his employees had failed to properly secure the unit when he installed it. The silence was deafening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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