A Couple of NYW questions

[Kane]

Couple of quick Norm related questions

1) On loads of Norms work you see him nailing bits on or together - how do you deal with the nail holes when it comes time to apply the finish?

2) On a couple of NYWs Norm has used redwood - I'm thinking here of the greenhouse and garden swing speciffically - Is this redwood available in the UK?

Cheers,
Kane

 

[PowerTool]

1)Don't know,I've never seen him do any :lol: (woodfiller,presumably ?)

2)One of my uncles used to work for a joinery firm that made a lot of windows and conservatories - they used mainly western red cedar;don't know how similar it is,but it must be available.

Andrew

 

[engineer one]

i have used a Ace&K nailer quite a lot, but rarely on the surface that shows, although on the skirting we just filled the small holes. but that was to be painted mdf.

don't forget that the holes are quite small, and so may not be too visible, so a little glue and sawdust might work well.

paul :wink:

 

[Kane]

Ok assuming the holes are filled does the filler take on the finish or do you need to tint it? I'm thinking the best way is to avoid nailing in obviously visible places whereever possible of course

Appreciate the advice

Kane

 

[engineer one]

if you listen to norm what he says is that he uses the brads in most cases to hold the part whilst the glue sets, and in places he cannot properly
clamp. so i guess the answer is design things so that the brads are hidden.

paul :wink:

 

[DaveL]

how do you deal with the nail holes when it comes time to apply the finish?

You need a tin of that thick 'donkey' brown finnish, the holes won't show though a good coat of that. :wink: ](*,)

Sorry I could not resist.

I do have a nail gun, but only use it for workshop jigs and fixtures or fitting the back on cabinets that will be against the wall.

When you say redwood, do you mean in colour or thats its name?

This HiFi cabinet I made is 'redwood' for the local Rigdeons.

(The T&G back of this was nailed on.)

 

[Anonymous]

I don't use nails as the nail holes almost never look like the real wood once filled. I think you will find it easy to avoid nails once you try and as pointed out above, Norm usually says that he uses them to hold it together whilst the glue dries - design for assembly/clamping

 

[syntec4]

how do you deal with the nail holes when it comes time to apply the finish?

You need a tin of that thick 'donkey' brown finnish, the holes won't show though a good coat of that. :wink: ](*,)

Sorry I could not resist.

I do have a nail gun, but only use it for workshop jigs and fixtures or fitting the back on cabinets that will be against the wall.

When you say redwood, do you mean in colour or thats its name?

This HiFi cabinet I made is 'redwood' for the local Rigdeons.

(The T&G back of this was nailed on.)

Nice Jethro Drive-By Dave :roll:

 

[Woodmagnet]

Jethro Tull, that's a blast from the past. :shock:

 

[Colin C]

Who :shock: :wink:

 

[Scrit]

Jethro Tull, that's a blast from the past. :shock:

Yes, really living in the past :lol:

 

[MikeW]

Jethro Tull, that's a blast from the past. :shock:

Yes, really living in the past :lol:

I must be thick as a brick, 'cause I don't get it...

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Mike

I must be thick as a brick, 'cause I don't get it...

Have a look at Dave's photo again, particularly at the album cover that is facing you. Jethro Tull is the artist.

Cheers
Neil

 

[MikeW]

Hi Mike

I must be thick as a brick, 'cause I don't get it...

Have a look at Dave's photo again, particularly at the album cover that is facing you. Jethro Tull is the artist.

Cheers
Neil

Thanks for the clarification, Neil... :lol:

 

[Kane]

"When you say redwood, do you mean in colour or thats its name?"

It called redwood and is distinctly red in colour - wish I could get a screenshot, be so much easier lol

Kane

 

[Mike.C]

Hi Kane,

On the question of Redwood timber, this may help http://lightning.he.net/~rmoore/redwood ... /index.php

Some old Redwood trees are massive. Has anyone seen the picture of the one that was so big, it was carved out and cars drove though it?

If you ever go to a place called Big Sur in California (on Pacific Coast Highway) you can see giant California Redwoods that are some of the oldest and tallest trees (300+ feet) in the world.

I have said it before and i will say it again, if you ever get a chance to go up to Big Sur, go, because the forests are beautiful. in fact IMHO, if you drive along PCH (Highway No1) between San Francisco and L.A, you can find some of the most beautiful views in the world.

Cheers

Mike

 

[Kane]

Cheers Mike.C

http://lightning.he.net/~rmoore/redwood ... oto_16.php

Is the one I'm after just need a uk supplier lol

Kane

 

[DaveL]

Jethro Tull, that's a blast from the past. :shock:

Well the album in the picture is quite old but the title is very appropriate for a woodworker. 8)

Tull are still recording and touring, I went to a concert only last month. Ian still stands on one leg, not as much as 30 years ago but then we do all get older. The music is still as diverse and tight as ever, I hope to still be buying their cds for many years to come. \/

 

[Kane]

No hints on possible UK suppliers - bit wary of the response if I phone someone up and ask for some of that redwood what Norm uses

Kane

 

[stuartpaul]

How appropriate - just finished grouting the bathroom tiles whilst listening to some JT.

Too old to rock and roll so I do woodwork instead