Building a furniture/mini case

[phoenixcinder]

Grabbed a couple more stains today to compare to the top pics from the sample batches earlier. Added some furniture to the pic just cuz

[j_dean80]

Now I'm thinking the engraving should have said "HeroChest"

[Weltenlaeufer]

Grabbed a couple more stains today to compare to the top pics from the sample batches earlier. Added some furniture to the pic just cuz

Wow...choice gets more difficult! I think the furthest to the left is still my favorite, followed by nr.206.

Cant wait to see it stained.

[phoenixcinder]

More stain prep. Sanded off the burn marks from the etching. Some more dents filled. Taping the letters to protect from the stain.

[whitebeard]

Been following... and again, this is great work.

I would be nervous about the tape having mixed results and only finding out afterwards. If the intent is to use different colors, and the letters are to be DARKER, then I would either:

Do the letters first and brush the lighter stain over it and not worry about the slight change.

OR

Do the letters first then keep a dry rag handy to quickly mop up any splashing onto the letters.

I have not thought about the case were the letters are to be lighter or no stain.

Looking forward to seeing the results!

[phoenixcinder]

Its more the fact I want to see the etch once I have stained the box and go from there to see if the etch needs to be colored at all

[phoenixcinder]

Chose the one on the left. Did a test stain on the underside of the box. Looks good to go. Back to prepping the box

[Weltenlaeufer]

YESSS! So much yesss!! It looks spectacular already!

[phoenixcinder]

Finally prepped for staining after sanding the underside clear and some micro sanding around the other sides.
Used a tack cloth to clean any dust etc. Then coated the outside in mineral oil and let dry to clean the wood more. Then once dry, I brushed on the pre-stain.


Stained the underside first using a foam brush and worked my way to the lid. Foam brush for most of the lid but used a small paint brush for around the letters. Friggin love the grains on the lid. Will post closer pics of it later.

[phoenixcinder]

Before/after tape reveal
I decided I am going to leave the letters as they are. I like how subtle it is.




Here's a shot with all the hardware loosely fit on. I won't be attaching any of it for a while yet as it will just get in the way while I shift my focus back to the inside.