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Re: Strip: King Update
By:Steve Rasmussen
Date: 12/24/2003, 9:18 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: King Update (Chuck in Pa)

: This is sort of a response to two posts. First of all, are you going to stain
: the maple to bring out the grain? I've found that though plain curly maple
: is wonderful, and bit of color really makes it stand out. If so, and this
: applies to another post lower, you should use a dye stain, like Solar Lux,
: since they bring out the grain pattern rather than muffling it. Not only
: will it look good new, but it won't fade from the sun. I think it would be
: possible to stain just those panels, with care and some masking tape and
: carefully placed razor cuts.
:
: BTW, my project was a big curly maple box with a mixed stain finished in
: lacquer. I hope to be putting the final coat of finish on Christmas Day,
: and show pictures before then.

: Chuck

Hi Chuck,

I am currently planning on leaving the wood natural, but I'll know for sure when I to a preliminary wet-out while sanding. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of that box!

Steve

Messages In This Thread

Strip: King Update *Pic*
Steve Rasmussen -- 12/23/2003, 10:58 am
Beautiful Designs
Robert N Pruden -- 12/26/2003, 4:20 am
Re: Beautiful Designs
Steve Rasmussen -- 12/26/2003, 1:48 pm
No news on the Night Heron
Robert N Pruden -- 12/26/2003, 11:23 pm
Re: Strip: King Update
Chuck in Pa -- 12/24/2003, 12:59 am
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Steve Rasmussen -- 12/24/2003, 9:18 am
Re: Strip: King Update *Pic*
Jim Kozel -- 12/25/2003, 1:25 am
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Steve Rasmussen -- 12/26/2003, 1:44 pm
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Jim Kozel -- 12/27/2003, 9:56 am
fabulous!
ootek -- 12/23/2003, 8:59 pm
Re: fabulous!
Steve Rasmussen -- 12/24/2003, 12:41 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/23/2003, 2:22 pm
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Steve Rasmussen -- 12/23/2003, 3:16 pm
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Kurt Maurer -- 12/23/2003, 7:30 pm
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Steve Rasmussen -- 12/23/2003, 8:15 pm
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 12/23/2003, 1:58 pm
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Steve Rasmussen -- 12/23/2003, 3:13 pm
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Bob Deutsch -- 12/23/2003, 12:03 pm
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Steve Rasmussen -- 12/23/2003, 12:59 pm
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srchr/gerald -- 12/23/2003, 11:12 am
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Steve Rasmussen -- 12/23/2003, 11:16 am
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 12/23/2003, 2:03 pm
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Steve Rasmussen -- 12/23/2003, 3:10 pm
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KenC -- 12/23/2003, 10:47 pm
Re: Strip: King Update - pinstripe *LINK* *Pic*
John Schroeder -- 12/23/2003, 7:06 pm
Re: Strip: King Update - pinstripe
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/23/2003, 10:12 pm
Re: Strip: King Update - pinstripe
Steve Rasmussen -- 12/23/2003, 8:05 pm