I was sent to protect you, and upholster your chairs

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:25:22 -0800

NEXT!

Mmm that sound’s good I’ll have that.

Sun, 6 Feb 2011 21:39:14 -0800

Now since you read this whole thing here’s my trick for success. Prep your components for the last step of a project, finishing. Before I start a project I treat it like a Quentin Tarantino movie, start at the end. Finishing is the most important step without a good finish you might as well throw your project in the fire.

Separate your project, and assemble only necessary pieces. Doing this means you have more control over the finish and you can pay more attention to the individual part creating a spectacular finish (with consistency) on every piece.

I hate sanding, but it can make or break a project. Sanding can impact your finish and your stain. If you don’t properly sand your work, the finish can amplify the flaws.

These two steps define a project, knowing how to get there is another topic for another blog. "Before we use any power tools, let's take a moment to talk about shop safety. Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools. Knowing how to use your power tools properly will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this: there is no more important safety rule than to wear these — safety glasses.". Thank you Norm, don’t forget to dry fit them drawers.

Let’s do this!

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:02:49 -0800

Welcome to Unique Carpentry’s first of many weekly blog entries. This is where you will find out what I’ve been up to, as we delve into the inner workings of my workshop. You’ll see customer projects as they develop and gain an insight into what exactly happens when woodworking stops being polite and starts to get real. (Many inside jokes included free.)

Well I’ve had a busy week, I started work on eight custom dining room chairs to match the custom dinning room table I just finished.