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Kaytrim:
First coat of paint has been added to the prototype. Sorry no pics yet. Need to wait a day for the paint to cure so I can sand out the imperfections. Then it is off to the final coats and clear coats. I am shooting for a mirror finish. Got some special material to try from Rockler Micro Mesh. We will see how that works for getting that mirror finish.
I also have a special touch that will go on each of my custom sticks. Follow this link for more information. ;D
TTFN :cheers:
Kaytrtim
javeryh:
Kaytrim - these sticks look very nice so far. I really like the angles although I imagine it doesn't make building them any easier. I'm also very curious to see the finish - those Micro Mesh sandpaper(?) sheets would have done me some good on my crazy pink finish. I vowed never to go through that again (who am I kidding? it's only a matter of time) so I'd like to hear your impressions on the difficulty of getting that mirrored look and a step-by-step walkthrough, if possible.
:cheers:
Kaytrim:
I'll do what I can javeryh. These sheets are only 3x6 inches and meant for polishing. I only go the 1500 and 2400 grits to start with. I may order the finer stuff still, it depends on the results of these two grits. I think you should still use 220 or even 600 grit sandpaper for the rough stuff then polish with the micro mesh. Got to stop off on my way home and get some finer grit paper I only have 120 in my shop. I got my dowels, rubber feet and tack cloth from Rockler as well. Stuff came in the mail yesterday.
TTFN :cheers:
javeryh:
--- Quote from: Kaytrim on August 15, 2007, 11:08:37 am ---I'll do what I can javeryh. These sheets are only 3x6 inches and meant for polishing. I only go the 1500 and 2400 grits to start with. I may order the finer stuff still, it depends on the results of these two grits. I think you should still use 220 or even 600 grit sandpaper for the rough stuff then polish with the micro mesh. Got to stop off on my way home and get some finer grit paper I only have 120 in my shop. I got my dowels, rubber feet and tack cloth from Rockler as well. Stuff came in the mail yesterday.
TTFN :cheers:
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Nice. When I was finishing Bella's Arcade I used 1500 grit sandpaper to sand the lacquer down to a shine but it took FOREVER. To get it really smooth I just used cutting compound and a cotton cloth and then topped it off with polishing compound. It came out really nice (but by no means perfect). If there's a better/easier way I'd love to know!
Did you make a bunch of jigs so you can mass produce the parts or is this going to be a stick-by-stick building process? I love these things... :cheers:
Kaytrim:
I'm making jigs as I go for what I can joystick holes and buttons. Then taking careful notes on the rest. Those compound angles are not the easiest thing to figure out. I still don't have it perfect but close. That is why I am doing MDF first. Once I get those angles perfect I can move on to the hardwood.
TTFN
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