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A HUSBANDS INVESTMENT soft blue 3 drawer chest

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Jumat, 10 Juni 2016

di 09.37 0 komentar Label: 3, a, blue, chest, drawer, husbands, investment, soft, Woodworking

Before I knew it George was bidding on a three drawer chest

at our very first auction.

I was some what shocked as we had not looked at the piece before the bidding started
and we didnt have a good view of it from where we sat.
With in moments he had won and was holding his number up to the auctioner.
I quietly whispered to him "thats more then I would normally spend
and I dont know that I even want that"

His response was

"Its my investment, Ill get good return on it when you re-do it"

For those of you who have got to know George he can be quite the character

best friend, supportive hubby, and even has a good idea now and then.

There are some elements I just dont mention often enough when

revamping icky furniture such as ...

#1. Creatures that have come to call these places home.

This dresser housed one partticulary large monster of the 8 legged variety.

(NO VISUAL)

#2. The *stuff* that builds up from use over time behind the hardware,

These are the moments I wonder ...

is blasting the entire unit with a garden hose really such a bad idea?

#3. Remembering to turn your project upside down when you start offers so many benefits.

You can vacuum out the insides so much easier,

the top surface is protected if you dont intend to paint it,

its much easier to see and deal with repairs needed on the underside,

and no crawling around on your hands and knees to paint.

Pure White mixed with Provence ASCP

Above you can see the difference of the untouched side panel

and the sanded side shelf and drawer faces.

Once wax is applied to the distressed paint the color pops again

and the distressing stands out.

Stripped and Sanded Top

Stained Top

4 Coats of Poly Applied

The top of this piece turned out magnificent.

This chest would be a great bathroom vanity.

These pretty side panels with shelf are just waiting for someone

to install hanging racks to display guest towels.

Georges investment is finished and a good friend of his is now the proud owner.

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Wine bottle stoppers 2 and 3

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Selasa, 26 April 2016

di 12.15 0 komentar Label: 2, 3, and, bottle, stoppers, wine, Woodworking

Here are the next 2 from the cedar. Still not looking for any duplicating...just free flow design and go.

I cut enough sycamore to make 15 more stoppers and glued up 8 blanks which will be ready to turn by tomorrow.

THE CAPTAIN AND HIS SOLDIERS PT 3 union jack set

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Sabtu, 16 April 2016

di 12.44 0 komentar Label: 3, and, captain, his, jack, pt, set, soldiers, the, union, Woodworking

Here is the final piece to the Union Jack set.

It started as a fairly simple 80s blond table.

But it did have this great wood graining on the surface

This whole project was a learning process or a feat of trial and error.

Figuring out what would work, what could work, and what just wasnt going to fly.

I first painted the apron and legs in blue

Then decided I wanted it white

The blue and red was kept thin and even distressed to take advantage of the graining.

The entire table was rubbed down with dark wax.

It helped to emphasize the grain ...

richen the red ...

darken the blue ...

and finally to ton down the white to match the color of the drop cloth on the seats

The table also has a leaf that I did in red to create a wider strip down the center when used.

This set will be on display at

THE FAIR TRADE MARKET POP UP

starting November 2nd thru to the end of the month or until it sells.

Many of my piece are being used in the store to display textiles and artisan wears from

around the world. All are for sale and we hope they find new homes.

For more information on the store including address and hours:

http://www.facebook.com/lamano.ethicaltextiles#!/thefairtrademarket?sk=info

I will be attending an opening gala evening Thursday Nov. 3 and will take photos to share

more about all the beautiful products, textiles, and vendors.

I SHOWED GEORGE HOW TO GAIN 3 INCHES ornate night stands

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Jumat, 11 Maret 2016

di 15.39 0 komentar Label: 3, gain, george, how, i, inches, night, ornate, showed, stands, to, Woodworking

Three inches to a night stands that is.

We all love the miss matched styling of shabby chic decor but most of us also

like to have a matched set of tables for our bedside.

Most vintage night stands are just too darn short for our current fat and luxurious mattress.

So thats where I step in and raise them up.

This pair of solid wood carved night stands started at 24 inches tall before

I installed a vintage set of casters, lifting them 1.5"

and a solid frame added under the top to raise them another 1.5".

Here they are on there way to be sprayed in ASCP Old White, before a coat of ASCP clear wax

then Minwax dark to accent all the detailing of these pieces.

Originally there were no handles on the doors, I have no idea how someone would ever

get the cupboard doors open with out taking the drawer out first and reaching inside.

Maybe thats why they were stored away in a shed and not used.

A side by side before and after pic can be seen here.

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