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[TRAINS1941]

Maybe I'll try that but first I need to go get a box of Band-Aids.

Chuck thanks for the how to.  An excellent job on another small detail.

Jerry

[mad gerald]

Chuck,

If I understood your SBS (thanks!) correctly, there was no need to use your air-brush (with baking-soda) to achieve that finish ... ?!

Cheers

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks very much!

Gordon, these must be Colonial curls as opposed to the more proper Empire curls.

Gerald, you are right, I didn't do any baking soda blasting on this.  

[Chuck Doan]

Facing 12 or so  grueling hours of auto racing on Sunday, I decided to keep my hands busy and away from the remote. So I downloaded some DIY plans for an Adirondack style chair-perfect for an old tourist court like mine. The plans included a cut list that made it easy to figure out. (Just watch out for overall dimensions that assume you are using modern undersize wood)

Construction was straightforward; after trimming and shaping, each piece was grained with a wire brush and treated with Silverwood. Then Dullcaoted and then brushed with two coats of Ranger Antique Linen. Dipped in Acetone and then scraped with a knife to peel.  I then took a damp sponge an applied gwosh coloring over the chips. Then a final coat of Dullcote to help keep the remaining paint in place.

A few brass wire "Screws" finished it up. (I did go overtime to finish it on Monday) Fun, simple project.

[Ray Dunakin]

Cool!

[Mr Potato Head]

Hey I watched racing all day too on Sunday, but all I did was sit in my Adirondack chair
I didn't think I was supposed to make one too
what the heck
I was curious about the ranger paint and chipping, thanks for that conformation, you dipped them, do you mean, dunk, submerge, ,.............
Just when I think I've got the world figured out, you blow it up, can I see then next to the magic penny 
MPH

[finescalerr]

The Tour de France bicycle race starts in July and lasts three weeks. What do you suppose you can build while you watch that? -- Russ

[Mr Potato Head]

I might be able to squeeze out a cup holder
MPH

[eric]

You describe a potent chemistry to destroy a piece of wood 
Now if someone know a chemistry able to keep a wood deck looking clean and new for more then two years here in northern area, he's welcome.


eric

[Mr Potato Head]

I think their photo shopped 
Bold Claim
Let's see a scale person in those chairs
Sorry Chuck, I know I'm straining the friendship,........................
But their just so unbelievable!
I know what else is new,.......................
but how can it be, in just 9 hours,......................
MPH

[TRAINS1941]

They look like the ones my grandparents had!!!
Except he painted his every year.

Your just amazing.

Jerry

[chester]

Ah, my Adirondacks made it to the burn pile this year. Sorry I didn't get photos for you to work from Chuck but really, I see you didn't need them.
Eric, a good scrub with an oxalic acid solution cleans up most wood decks. Sold at most home improvement stores.

[Franck Tavernier]

Nice job and amazing Chuck, as always! 

Franck

[finescalerr]

Franck, it is as nice to see you back on the forum as it is to see Chuck's modeling. -- Russ

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks very much!  Yes it is good to hear from Franck!

Here ya go Gil:




And sitting in place: