Kudzu Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I like the spoon idea. I just chuck up a short piece of dowel in the lathe and round it off and sand it smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I have a few spoons that I've acquired over the years, mostly because I've gotten caught by the other half using it and she wouldn't let me return it to the silverware drawer. I've accumulated a number of things in this fashion: a stove after getting caught post curing a part, a blender, a utility sink, several knives, a fork or two, a portable egg mixer, the list goes on. It's an easy if costly technique, both emotionally and materialistically, as I've had to replace the stove, blender, etc. after eating a load for a few days, so please don't tell her about the dish washer . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I have a few spoons that I've acquired over the years, mostly because I've gotten caught by the other half using it and she wouldn't let me return it to the silverware drawer. I've accumulated a number of things in this fashion: a stove after getting caught post curing a part, a blender, a utility sink, several knives, a fork or two, a portable egg mixer, the list goes on. It's an easy if costly technique, both emotionally and materialistically, as I've had to replace the stove, blender, etc. after eating a load for a few days, so please don't tell her about the dish washer . . . Well after ironing the fabric you might add that to the collection....I used one for steam bending cedar strips on the boat in my avatar and it left a residue on the iron..so it's mine now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Just in case you need info on using another kitchen appliance Paul, you will find storing epoxied brushes in the freezer allows you to reuse them for as much as a couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I don't use brushes much for epoxy, as they are quite wasteful. Brushes tend to make pools of epoxy, rather then spread it out. If you cut about 50% of the bristles off a chip brush, they work a little better, but this is also more trouble then it's worth, if interested in a uniform coating. This said, often only a brush will get into places, but I've found squeegee techniques that all but eliminate the need for brushes with epoxy. I have a number of tools I've been forced to replace. One of my favorites is a tile cleaning tool. It's a steam generator, intended to clean floors and grout lines, which it does fairly well, but it steams wood better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I like brushes for gluing, not for large surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I usually employ a stick or putty knife for gluing. A brush tends to be sloppy and doesn't apply it uniformly, while a straight edge (stiff or flexible) does a much better job and can be precisely sized for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I guess we just disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 And here's another idea- foam rollers cut into chunks and held in a notched stick ( or hemostats). Make 'em as wide or narrow as needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I used thr Frog tape. It didn't stick to the poly, but once I had paint on it it did a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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