I was reading about poplar the other day in Wood Magazine, I think. Most of us avoid poplar for our finished pieces, because it has kind of a weird green tint to it. However, according to the article, feel free to use poplar... if you are patient. After a few years of aging, it loses that green tint and looks pretty nice.
In this video, Ill show you what purpleheart looks like after it ages. Its a remarkable change. Plus, I thought Id throw in a couple of tips that you probably already know, but good ones, nonetheless.
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In this video, Ill show you what purpleheart looks like after it ages. Its a remarkable change. Plus, I thought Id throw in a couple of tips that you probably already know, but good ones, nonetheless.
Mere Minutes
One thing Ive noticed about the workflow in my shop is that setting up for finishing or painting can mean a lot of walking back and forth. For a paint job, I will grab a few acrylics and take them to my workbench. Then I need to get brushes, rags, water, waxed paper for mixing colors. I thought it would be nice to have most of these supplies in one portable cart that I could wheel wherever needed.
My cart will be stored next to a utility sink, so I used a piece of melamine for the top so I can easily wipe off liquids. In the plans, I included the top in the cut list as part of the 3/4" plywood needed for the project. If you wanted to save some money, I see no reason why you couldnt use 1/2" ply for the entire project. Its not meant to be carrying heavy loads.
I am building a shop project for this weeks show. It a roll-around finishing cart with shelves on two sides. I have some leftover melamine from my router table that Ill use for the top.
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