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Title: Filling wood cut out with varnish ?
Post by: monkeychunkuk on February 01, 2014, 08:28:40 am

So this may have been mentioned  before but I can't find a thread about it?

On the bottom part of machine at the front I want to cut out a shape so I can see the PC and the blue lights to glow through,

Originally I had planned to cut the shape and just put a sheet of Perspex behind it.  But I remember seeing a table made from piece of tree and they has covered it lots of varnish and filled the knot holes with varnish (I presume) , so it made some sections see through.

Has anyone done this on one of their projects and can anyone think of the best product to use?


Many thanks
Steve




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Title: Re: Filling wood cut out with varnish ?
Post by: Unstupid on February 01, 2014, 10:44:04 pm

I'm thinking resin.... not varnish.

Title: Re: Filling wood cut out with varnish ?
Post by: monkeychunkuk on February 02, 2014, 02:37:09 pm

Quote from: Unstupid on February 01, 2014, 10:44:04 pm

I'm thinking resin.... not varnish.

Because?




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Title: Re: Filling wood cut out with varnish ?
Post by: michelevit on February 03, 2014, 11:17:57 am

Varnish won't ever build up to a substantial depth.
Resin will.

Title: Re: Filling wood cut out with varnish ?
Post by: PixelPaul on February 03, 2014, 05:40:08 pm

I think this is what you're looking for, MirrorCoat (http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2004140/9247/Mirror-Coat-System-Three-Top-Coat-1-12-Pint.aspx).

Title: Re: Filling wood cut out with varnish ?
Post by: monkeychunkuk on February 04, 2014, 10:32:02 am

Yup the varnish didn't

Work after 4 hours it still like this






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Title: Re: Filling wood cut out with varnish ?
Post by: Ingesecition on February 05, 2014, 11:06:39 am

Varnish uses solvents that dry off and cause shrinkage. Personally I'd angle the cuts and then cut Lexan to fit and bolt it down.

Title: Re: Filling wood cut out with varnish ?
Post by: JDFan on February 05, 2014, 11:30:40 am

perhaps a clear casting Epoxy - ( http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/16-ounce-easycast-clear-casting-epoxy-807347/ (http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/16-ounce-easycast-clear-casting-epoxy-807347/))