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04-24-2007, 08:44 AM
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| Banned  Join Date: Apr 2006
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|  A Guide To Mixing Colors I would first like to say, that I am happy to see that their are some members of the forum that have shown some interest in finishing, I just wish that there were more that would joined in. Here, is another article that I wrote on "colors", there are many ways of teaching someone how to learn how to mix and match colors for all kinds of furniture finishes. This is only one way, its my way, and it works.(try it) Something to think about, "Practice makes perfect, and perfect takes lots of practice." This finishing article appeared in "Custom Woodworking Business" magazine. I would like to thank CWB for allowing me permission to use it in SSW&C. www.macsimmons.com Last edited by MacS : 04-24-2007 at 08:47 AM. |
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04-24-2007, 05:20 PM
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| Elmer Fudd The Duck Man  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wyo
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  | Kewl Thanks for the help and info Mac 
__________________ Charlie  "Everything Happens for a Reason" Craftsman 18in. 21609 My Projects http://www.freewebs.com/sscharlie |
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04-25-2007, 02:31 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indianapolis (Fishers)
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| Oh, I'm interested in finishing, but nowhere near the "matching colors" stage. My interest arises from a huge amount of ignorance and inexperience. For me, finishing used to mean, "Wipe Watco Danish Oil on it." Now it's more like, "Try a drying oil, then perhaps stain, and then, if I want topcoats, ... laquor, shellac, poly ... they all have uses; which one do I use/want/try?" So, yes, I am an interested one, and I have asked simple questions elsewhere, but right now I'm just watching, picking up info here and there. Maybe some day I'll actually have an opinion on some finishing issue. Thanks for all your help and articles and all, Mac. I've downloaded many of them.
__________________ Kevin Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -- Dr. Seuss NEW DeWalt 788 and that old, Jimmy- Jerry- and Kevin-rigged Delta 40-560 |
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04-25-2007, 04:28 AM
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| Banned Join Date: Apr 2006
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| Do a little reasearch, its out there... Kevin, If your interest now are in "coatings," then the first thing you need to know is what are the pro's and con's of the coatings that you are interested in. This question will help you get started, the more durable and chemical resistent the coating, the more difficult the coating is to repair. You should know, if the coatings are "reactive" or "evaporative" this also will make a difference in the repairabilty in the coatings. Get to know, which coatings yellow over time and which coatings don't. The more you know about each of the different coatings, the better choices you will be able to make on selecting the best coating on any kind of piece, no matter where it is to be placed in service. Good Luck. www.macmohawk.com |
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04-26-2007, 05:56 AM
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| Southern Alaskan  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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| Mac I'm sure I speak for many when I say we are taking notes though we are not quite so active in posting. Those articles you post are printed and stowed in the woodshop for the day that each may be utilized. Keep em' coming my friend, you're issuing some good poop. Todd
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04-26-2007, 01:14 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glenville, PA
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| Todd, thanks for putting my thoughts into words. I agree 100%. Thanks Mac. Ron
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04-26-2007, 01:56 PM
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| Banned Join Date: Apr 2006
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| Its not finished, until its finished... Todd & Ron... Thank you.... Charlie, sorry I missed you. Mac |
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04-26-2007, 02:27 PM
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| Scroller  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, GA
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| Have always been a little squeemish when attempting to make my own colors. Consistancy between batches would seem to be a problem. Thanks guys for the ideas and articles. |
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04-26-2007, 04:34 PM
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| Just as you learned a million other things. Hi Fred, I think, everyone feels that way when we start. Fred, you know that you learn by doing, not by thinking about doing. I'm sure you would learn how to do it well just as you learned a million other things. TRY Mac www.macsimmons.com |
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