Mark's posterous http://parent.posterous.com Most recent posts at Mark's posterous posterous.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:52:21 -0800 New fuel pump and carb kit http://parent.posterous.com/new-fuel-pump-and-carb-kit http://parent.posterous.com/new-fuel-pump-and-carb-kit i'm going to replace the tank and lines with new hard line. Bigger, faster, prettier. What can I say. The entire fuel system will be upgraded.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:41:35 -0800 desk awaiting hardware http://parent.posterous.com/desk-awaiting-hardware http://parent.posterous.com/desk-awaiting-hardware

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:05:00 -0800 cordovan red aniline dye mix applied http://parent.posterous.com/cordovan-red-aninine-dye-mix-a http://parent.posterous.com/cordovan-red-aninine-dye-mix-a

you can see what it will look like now. This is the dye in the wet stage, and is what it should look like after the lacquer is on.  I have to agree with the posts Iv'e read that say once you use aniline dyes you won't want to go back to stains. The dyes leave so much of the grain in tact and ready to pop out.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:59:00 -0800 yellow dye on desk top http://parent.posterous.com/yellow-dye-on-desk-top http://parent.posterous.com/yellow-dye-on-desk-top

takes getting used to when you see it in this siage and have to trust it will eventually be firery redish orange brown

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:43:18 -0800 yellow aniline dye applied http://parent.posterous.com/yellow-aniline-dye-applied http://parent.posterous.com/yellow-aniline-dye-applied I bleached the mahogany to lighten it. First I'll apply the yellow aniline, then a red transtint-shellac mixture. If all goes well it wont be to dark in the end.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:47:52 -0800 clamping the antique inlay with new mahogany http://parent.posterous.com/clamping-the-antique-inlay-wit http://parent.posterous.com/clamping-the-antique-inlay-wit

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:46:53 -0800 lots of bisquits for the inlay http://parent.posterous.com/lots-of-bisquits-for-the-inlay http://parent.posterous.com/lots-of-bisquits-for-the-inlay

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:47:00 -0800 2 hours later get this http://parent.posterous.com/2-hours-later-get-this http://parent.posterous.com/2-hours-later-get-this
I broke down and bought a detail mouse sander. Best 30.00 my fingers ever thanked me for

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:41:00 -0800 The beginnings of a new desk http://parent.posterous.com/the-beginnings-of-a-new-desk http://parent.posterous.com/the-beginnings-of-a-new-desk

I've been looking for a desk solution for the new office. I want allot of desk top space, something like 72ish inches of space. The problem is that executive desks are bulky and also very expensive for anything not cookie cutter or press board, fall apart junk. The solution is reclaiming pedestals from this 100.00 mahogany desk built in 74, dovetailed, solids with 1'ply veniers, from Europe with marble inlay. Good bones

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:18:00 -0800 ready to assemble http://parent.posterous.com/ready-to-assemble http://parent.posterous.com/ready-to-assemble

Let me emphasize how important it is to clamp this up right. A jig should be made in advance that is true, and flat. Using something metal would be best especially if the door frame is finished and painted prohibiting tweeking the jams as needed if core warps in glue up---which it will if not clamped perfectly flat on both sides and legth and width.

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:17:54 -0800 ditched the cardboard http://parent.posterous.com/ditched-the-cardboard http://parent.posterous.com/ditched-the-cardboard 3/4" plywood is much better than cardboard when regluing the door skin

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Home Depot had cheap unfinished cabinets on sale and after alittle stain and varnish there up.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:49:00 -0800 clamping up the egg crate foam filled hollow core door http://parent.posterous.com/untitled-8147 http://parent.posterous.com/untitled-8147

lots of clamps

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eggcrate foam in hollow core door.

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I put a custom blend cherry/walnut stain and some satin varnish on the top. Looks good but i'm not sure if satin varnish will hold up to the punishment. A couple upper cabinets for storage and it will be done. maybe a printer stand and definatley tidey up those cords.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/15641/mark_leopard.png http://posterous.com/people/10xNrGVvGq5 Mark Parent Mark Mark Parent Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:07:00 -0700 New Office/Quiet Room http://parent.posterous.com/untitled-6506 http://parent.posterous.com/untitled-6506

I really just needed a place to close off all the destraction and focus on Bible Study and a Web Design hobby. I also like to repair computers and like having a dedicated workspace is a realized luxury now. I think I know just the spot in this office for a fold up table. And some tools.

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got some apricot paint (not really as intense as the apple iphone pic depicts) from my friend over at darrins random realities . It has a calming effect. No I'm not yelling

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