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Thanks to Steve @ M/M for the idea. This is #2 of 3 for requested Christmas gifts. Its my first use of gel stain and my last. I have a real dislike for this product. The wood is popular. It machines nice. I will try a different finish on #3 and hope it turns out better.
-- Bill Native Texan
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jschmitz1949
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#1 posted 650 days ago
I really like this design. Although simple, it’s very eye-catching and functional.
Tim Kindrick
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#2 posted 650 days ago
Nice design!!! I’m not sure what issue you had with the stain but I have heard that Poplar doesn’t take stain very well.
-- I have metal in my neck but wood in my blood!!
Ken90712
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#3 posted 650 days ago
Great work…..
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
ChrisN
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#4 posted 650 days ago
This is really neat. I have a ton of books but my regular bookends tend to slide around at the slightest bump…this would be perfect.
Thanks for sharing!!!
Chris
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#5 posted 649 days ago
Nice, i like the design!
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#6 posted 649 days ago
Never seen these before… Very cool!
Well done!
-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.
Susan
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#7 posted 589 days ago
If the gel stain is giving you issues, you may want to try a conditioner on the wood first…I was always against using it, but it makes a huge difference….and the gel does take some getting used to…nice job on the project!!!
-- Mad Jester Woodworks, "Not what I have, but what I do is my kingdom" Thomas Carlyle
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