tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post1671670916495657867..comments2024-03-09T22:40:48.096+01:00Comments on Toolerable: Vitrine Progress - Paint and GlassBrian Evehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04252174035715635674noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-39421882258178714942015-03-19T14:33:59.412+01:002015-03-19T14:33:59.412+01:00Thanks, Jeremy! I think it will look really nice w...Thanks, Jeremy! I think it will look really nice when finished, but I wouldn't be surprised if not many woodworkers would like it. The style is awfully European and awfully flat-packy (if there is such a word).<br /><br />The sealer idea is a good one. I have some shellac flakes, I might try to mix something up, or I have an idea for a commercial product that might suit. Good timing with this comment, as I might have to do the doors over again, and I'm not looking forward to four more coats of paint on each side.Brian Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252174035715635674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-32949241888517520412015-03-19T13:57:40.168+01:002015-03-19T13:57:40.168+01:00This is starting to look like something. I must ad...This is starting to look like something. I must admit I wasn't sure what you were thinking but once painted the form jumps out vs. grain construction etc. and with the glass applied, I think I'll like it. <br /><br />As far as multiple coats of paint, anytime I'm painting raw wood these days I use Zinnser BIN shellac sealer/primer (not sure of European availability) it goes on like water and seems unlikely to cover anything, but knots don't show through and I haven't found a need to put multiple coats of paint afterwards.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028867150859768771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-46173484161360049222015-03-18T22:43:49.659+01:002015-03-18T22:43:49.659+01:00You with all your integrity would surely never do ...You with all your integrity would surely never do such a thing as trying to justify a purchase with cheap tricks :-)<br />Jonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-59077622154195189802015-03-18T18:53:14.941+01:002015-03-18T18:53:14.941+01:00Thanks, Jonas!
It's pretty cool that while I ...Thanks, Jonas!<br /><br />It's pretty cool that while I am at work, the Frau is at home painting the doors to this thing.<br /><br />Most of my clamps have some way of spreading rather than clamping, but it is funny I haven't needed to very often. I suppose that means that you shouldn't base your purchase of a clamp on the fact that it has a double duty.<br /><br />That is, unless you are trying to justify the purchase to your spousal unit!Brian Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252174035715635674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-21720555451510899822015-03-18T18:46:55.282+01:002015-03-18T18:46:55.282+01:00Looking great.
I like the comment on the spreading...Looking great.<br />I like the comment on the spreading action of the clamps. 10 years and the first time you could use the feature :-)<br />I read that a wagon vice on a workbench could to the same thing (pulling stuff apart), but I haven't had to use that feature yet . Maybe I should start to dismantle some old chairs, just to try it.<br />Brgds<br />JonasJonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-76341053919020474542015-03-18T18:17:14.216+01:002015-03-18T18:17:14.216+01:00Hi Aymeric! Thanks. I used an Alpine Weisslack t...Hi Aymeric! Thanks. I used an Alpine Weisslack that is supposedly formulated for doors and furniture. It also is a 2 in 1, so theoretically doesn't need a primer coat.<br /><br />In reality, it has taken four coats and counting! However, I did notice it covered a small piece of Kiefer in one coat, but the spruce of the rest of the piece is soaking up this paint like crazy. Plus, all the knots are hard to cover, you can see the black spot under the paint with three or less coats.Brian Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252174035715635674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-23967782009685693532015-03-18T17:41:28.191+01:002015-03-18T17:41:28.191+01:00Thanks, John!Thanks, John!Brian Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252174035715635674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-4792715070631440782015-03-18T17:01:54.457+01:002015-03-18T17:01:54.457+01:00It's really nice! What paint did you use? and ...It's really nice! What paint did you use? and did you apply a pre-coat?Aymerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444138173834377709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-22387314506989033972015-03-18T10:27:41.202+01:002015-03-18T10:27:41.202+01:00Hello Brian - indeed that is looking very nice! W...Hello Brian - indeed that is looking very nice! Well done. I like the tinted glass. You mentioned that were considering to install some LED's inside the Vitrine to light up objects which you'll put in there. The tint will make it look very nice with the light inside of it. JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-43011090609888671422015-03-18T10:21:30.912+01:002015-03-18T10:21:30.912+01:00Hi Stefan, thanks for the comment. I'm sure y...Hi Stefan, thanks for the comment. I'm sure you are right, this case isn't un-stable. But, it isn't as solid as my tool chest, for example.<br /><br />I wanted to try to stick as close as I could to the original for this usable mock-up. The next one should see some modifications that might be a little more my style. Stay tuned!Brian Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252174035715635674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-12751200800056119982015-03-18T08:57:46.708+01:002015-03-18T08:57:46.708+01:00Hi Brian,
it's really looking great.
Frankly ...Hi Brian,<br />it's really looking great. <br />Frankly spoken I really thought you would build a more "sophisticated" case.<br />But I guess the case is more stable than a bought shelf with a fiberboard back.<br />I'm curious to see it with the doors.<br />Regards,<br />StefanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569365598390231433noreply@blogger.com