As for as the glue goes you have to sand it real good in order to remove the glue and upon gluing you have to be careful on the squeeze out, I try to wipe as much off as possible and sand the rest as glue will not take finish at all, it has to be completely removed. As to gluing: It helps to apply a very thin coat to both pieces, rubbed in with a finger and allowed to dry, before applying the final glue to seal the joint. In places where it is very difficult to wipe up any squeeze-out of glue I use titebond hide glue instead. When finish is applied over it , it virtually disappears, unlike other glues.
Try a finish you might want to use on a scrap piece of wood that has been smoothed down to your project’s finish. Apply your finish in a well ventilated space with lots of room. Cover the floor in the area that you will be applying the finish so that if a spill occurs it will not leave a permanent stain.
Sand the interior of the bandsaw box using a spindle sander, and then glue on the back. Part of the key to the completed box looking cool is having little more than the kerf of the bandsaw blade removed between the drawer and the box. Apply a coat of finish, and your bandsaw box is complete.
One Drawer Down, Three To Go. If your band saw box has more than one drawer, go ahead and cut out the rest of them now. The next step is to create the cavities that make the drawers, drawers. Be sure to put the drawers into their respective places – especially with oddly-shaped drawers – to make sure you get the pulls level.
These boxes were tests mainly but my wife loves them so I need to develope a finishing regimen that will work well. I’m making a small flip-top box of African Mahogany and bird’s eye maple and will finish with BLO and Deft lacquer. 02-13-2008, 5:44 PM #13 Rick, I really like that flip-top box design and your finish appears to be working out nicely.
how to finish bandsaw boxes Related Question:
How thick should a bandsaw box be?
Bandsaw Box Project. Use a good size chunk of wood for the box. I’m using a 3” x 4” x 6” piece of spalted tamarind. I wouldn’t use anything less than 2” thick, 3” is better.
What is a band saw box and how is it constructed?
Band saw boxes are boxes made out of wood using only a bandsaw for cutting them out. The wood may be a solid block, a laminated block or a log from the woodpile. Whereas most boxes have straight sides and square corners, band saw boxes have virtually no restrictions as to shape.
What is the difference between a band saw and a scroll saw?
Now, one of the really big differences is that the scroll saw’s blade moves up and down, whereas the band saw’s blade moves in a continuous downward motion. Band saws also differ in the thickness and size of materials which they can handle.
What is flocking cloth?
Flocking in fabrics is a method of creating another surface, imitating a piled one. In flocking, fibers or a layer are deposited over a base layer with the help of adhesive. Flocking in fabrics is possible all over the surface or in a localized area as well.
What is flocking powder?
What Is It? Flocking powder is made up of masses of tiny fibers. The flocking powder adheres to an adhesive or sticky surface such as glue or an adhesive powder teamed with pigment inks, which is the case with the product VersaMark. Flocking powder only adheres to a sticky surface.
What can I do with a scroll saw?
Scroll saws are often used to cut intricate curves and joints, a task they can complete quickly and with great accuracy. They can also be used to cut dovetail joints and are a common tool for thicker intarsia projects. When a fine blade is used, the kerf of a scroll saw is almost invisible.