The only original MTBNJ Woodworking thread!!!!!

[THATmanMANNY]

Since no one wanted to get paid here I posted something on Craig’s. I know for fact the guy who did our remodel would have charged too much. Now I know like 20 handyman’s. Maybe 5 is legit. This guy seems like good enough. Post anchor on bottom then some azek trim. I’m very comfy inside my house.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

was going to paint them but now leaning towards dark stain

So these basic columns are pine. I’m torn between using wood conditioner or not. What do you experts say? I kinda like the blotchyness (is that bad?) and if I am already Staining dark like ‘Kona’ I’m not sure if it will be that blotchy. I don’t like the plastic uniform look and want it a little more interesting.

And I read conflicting info on pre stain. Directions say stain right away some woodworker bloggers say wait one day.

 

[Patrick]

was going to paint them but now leaning towards dark stain

So these basic columns are pine. I’m torn between using wood conditioner or not. What do you experts say? I kinda like the blotchyness (is that bad?) and if I am already Staining dark like ‘Kona’ I’m not sure if it will be that blotchy. I don’t like the plastic uniform look and want it a little more interesting.

And I read conflicting info. Directions say stain right away some woodworker bloggers say wait one day.

wrap them in azek.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Ugh why? It’s fake ish

 

[Patrick]

never have to paint it again.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

That’s boring. Really though we want to do something different. Staining a different color would be nice. Will paint over if it looks like shit. But painting/staining this is not bad. Outside and straight

 

[SmooveP]

was going to paint them but now leaning towards dark stain

So these basic columns are pine. I’m torn between using wood conditioner or not. What do you experts say? I kinda like the blotchyness (is that bad?) and if I am already Staining dark like ‘Kona’ I’m not sure if it will be that blotchy. I don’t like the plastic uniform look and want it a little more interesting.

And I read conflicting info on pre stain. Directions say stain right away some woodworker bloggers say wait one day.

Whatever you use, be prepared to do periodic maintenance or refinishing. In my experience, gel type oil stains give a little more control over blotching. I like Old Masters brand. For a top coat, Epifanes marine varnish. Needs 5 or 6 coats and comes in gloss or matte sheen. Do samples on a decent sized piece of the same wood before progressing to the real thing!

 

[ilnadi]

Finally finished the plant shelves for the greenthumbs in the house.

 

[serviceguy]

Ugh why? It’s fake ish

Personally, I would stain only if the board joints were 'hidden' in the corners giving the illusion of a solid wood column. With the board cuts exposed and right next to the planed surface of the next board the difference in grain will be obvious. That's just me though.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Well yea you guys are on a whole ‘nother level! I’m not ready for that. From the street it’s going to look dope that’s all that matters haha

why didn’t you guys tell to to use azek? (10hrs prep today) staining tomorrow and yea will definitely use a test piece. Thanks!

About gel stain... I used like a stain+poly (I guess it was gel like since it was more like paint) on this outdoor table a made color is good but I just find it too look too plasticy. I’m hoping the liquid will give more variations and since the board is only 6”- I hope the blotchyness doesn’t show too much if I encounter that issue. Also, my stain and poly is oil based. Wish me luck!

 

[Patrick]

You could add outside corner molding and make a raised panel look while hiding the grain.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

@Patrick do you mean trim up at top. There was a quarter round around the previous "columns" and I've yet to reinstall it. I have it. Dude man is supposed to come back to take care of some other exterior stuff to me and nail the quarter round in.

 

[ebarker9]

@Patrick do you mean trim up at top. There was a quarter round around the previous "columns" and I've yet to reinstall it. I have it. Dude man is supposed to come back to take care of some other exterior stuff to me and nail the quarter round in.

Think he's suggesting something along these lines. So applying molding to the outside corners to hide the joints between the boards that highlight the difference between the grain.

 

[Patrick]

^^that. or even more simple. it can be added afterwards to dress things up too.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Gotcha! Yea Let's get past this stage first lol. The dude said stain and poly it and he would come and silicone it and not caulk anymore, well since you can't stain caulk.

 

[robmaurizi]

Just finished the first part of the outdoor dining project... next leg will be 2 nicer benches & 2 nochairs. Knotty lumber yard cedar.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Starting. Learning which prefer method I want. I think just rag it on is best For what I’m going for and consistency (Lower part)

 

[THATmanMANNY]

This is pretty much it. Just a couple more coats poly. This on off rain is annoying. Gutter off, gutter on. Repeat

 

[soundz]

eyeballed it crooked as hell

 

[ekuhn]

Stolen from the internet, but someone here needs to step up their game.