A couple of finishing tips

I was reading about poplar the other day in Wood Magazine, I think. Most of us avoid poplar for our finished pieces, because it has kind of a weird green tint to it. However, according to the article, feel free to use poplar... if you are patient. After a few years of aging, it loses that green tint and looks pretty nice.
In this video, Ill show you what purpleheart looks like after it ages. Its a remarkable change. Plus, I thought Id throw in a couple of tips that you probably already know, but good ones, nonetheless.
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Make a painting and finishing cart for your shop

One thing Ive noticed about the workflow in my shop is that setting up for finishing or painting can mean a lot of walking back and forth. For a paint job, I will grab a few acrylics and take them to my workbench. Then I need to get brushes, rags, water, waxed paper for mixing colors. I thought it would be nice to have most of these supplies in one portable cart that I could wheel wherever needed.
Shelves on 2 sidesI have always found that things tend to get lost in deep shelves. It seems that what you are looking for is in the back! So I designed this work cart with shelves and doors on two sides, allowing for shallow shelves on one side and shelves a little deeper on the other. I arranged them to suit me: sized for brushes, spray cans, quart and pint sized cans, and thinners.
If you make this project, figure out what you want to store and modify the plans accordingly. You could, of course, install adjustable shelving. Personally, I am not a fan of adjustable shelves because once I set them it seems I never bother to adjust them again.

My cart will be stored next to a utility sink, so I used a piece of melamine for the top so I can easily wipe off liquids. In the plans, I included the top in the cut list as part of the 3/4" plywood needed for the project. If you wanted to save some money, I see no reason why you couldnt use 1/2" ply for the entire project. Its not meant to be carrying heavy loads.
Download free plans

• WWMM Painting and finishing cart (PDF)

• SketchUp file

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Follow-up follow up. In the video I mentioned going to look at a car for Wyatt. We ended up getting it!

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On my workbench finishing cart

Posted by chun | 0 comments | 6:37 PM

I am building a shop project for this weeks show. It a roll-around finishing cart with shelves on two sides. I have some leftover melamine from my router table that Ill use for the top.
As of this evening, Ive got most of it done. Most time consuming part was cutting out all the grooves for the dividers and shelves. That, and breaking down the 4x8 plywood sheet.
I hope it will be a useful way for me to store my finishing supplies, paints and brushes. Ill be able to wheel it right to my workbench or wherever needed. Since it will be stored next to my utility sink, liquids and splashes on the melamine top should wipe off easily.
Stop by Friday for the video and free plans!

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Finishing the cajon and rubbing out a finish

Posted by chun | 0 comments | 3:25 PM

Heres my completed cajon. It really sounds good!

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Mere MinutesRubbing out that lacquered finish. Heres a simple technique I like to use.

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