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Tack Chest/Box

14 Comments

Blackie commented over 8 years ago

Very Nice James, I wonder how wood dye would do on pine opposed to stain?

Randy - If I'm not on the computer than I'm out making sawdust.

jim webster commented over 8 years ago

good job james we work in pallets don’t we

jim

James L Wilcox commented over 8 years ago

Yes, Mr Webster, we do. Saves a great deal from going to the landfill and some turn out pretty nice. Lot of work but, fun.

Jamesw

Michael Ray commented over 8 years ago

Nice work. For soft woods I usually use a wood conditioner before applying the stain. Helps even out the stain quite a bit.

James L Wilcox commented over 8 years ago

Thank you Michael Ray, I will try that on the next pine box I do.

Jamesw

Jeff Vandenberg commented over 8 years ago

Very nice. I would use a sandable sealer first. Then apply your stain. Otherwise good job.

Jeff Vandenberg aka "Woodsconsin"

a1jim commented over 8 years ago

Super box James

woodworking classes, custom furniture maker

lanwater commented over 8 years ago

Nice chest James.

I like the finish.

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA

James L Wilcox commented over 8 years ago

Thanks,Jeff, I’m going to make another pine box and try the sandable sealer. I want to o try the wood conditioner as well, see which one is best for me. Thank you all for your comments and advice.

Jamesw

Steve Tow commented over 8 years ago

Beautiful James!!!

Steve Tow

Jack King commented over 8 years ago

Very nice James, lots of care and craftsmanship went into your chest. I have been on the lookout for some pallet wood to give it a try but can’t seem to find any pallets that are not butchered up.

Jack

James L Wilcox commented over 8 years ago

Jack, I can tell you it is getting harder and harder to find good pallets. So many people are looking now, it is getting tough to find anymore. That’s why this project is in pine not my favorite hardwood. Good luck in your search.

Jamesw