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threshold in, solid as a rock, thanks - Uno - 2010-09-04 04:33:00

http://i54.tinypic.com/30mmmow.jpg

I got a really good finish on this threshold, and I think my calculus 
for creating the color matches the other ones.

I'll put on a skirt on the bottom tomorrow, but otherwise, it's done.

Still accepting any criticisms.

Cheers,
-- 
Uno

Re: threshold in, solid as a rock, thanks - dadiOH - 2010-09-04 07:37:00

Uno wrote:
> http://i54.tinypic.com/30mmmow.jpg
>
> I got a really good finish on this threshold, and I think my calculus
> for creating the color matches the other ones.
>
> I'll put on a skirt on the bottom tomorrow, but otherwise, it's done.
>
> Still accepting any criticisms.

OK.  That's about the worst photo I have ever seen.

-- 

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Re: threshold in, solid as a rock, thanks - Ed Pawlowski - 2010-09-04 07:56:00

"Uno" <m...@q.com> wrote
>
> Still accepting any criticisms.

You don't help around the house, you drink too much, you eat too much, you 
watch too much TV, you leave your dirty socks on the floor, you leave the 
toilet seat up.

Need any more? 


Re: threshold in, solid as a rock, thanks - aemeijers - 2010-09-04 08:37:00

On 9/4/2010 7:37 AM, dadiOH wrote:
> Uno wrote:
>> http://i54.tinypic.com/30mmmow.jpg
>>
>> I got a really good finish on this threshold, and I think my calculus
>> for creating the color matches the other ones.
>>
>> I'll put on a skirt on the bottom tomorrow, but otherwise, it's done.
>>
>> Still accepting any criticisms.
>
> OK.  That's about the worst photo I have ever seen.
>
Not a biggie, but you will probably come to regret that sharp-edged 45 
degree bevel on the outside. That is where the finish will wear off 
first, and if anybody in hard boots stubs their foot on it, may even 
splinter. I wouldn't do anything now, but when it comes time to 
refinish, I'd ease those crisp edges with a sander. I don't remember- is 
that door exposed to weather, or is that porch covered? If that brick 
has ANY chance of ever being wet, I'd hold the skirt up off it.

-- 
aem sends...

Re: threshold in, solid as a rock, thanks - Uno - 2010-09-04 11:39:00

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> 
> "Uno" <m...@q.com> wrote
>>
>> Still accepting any criticisms.
> 
> You don't help around the house, you drink too much, you eat too much, 
> you watch too much TV, you leave your dirty socks on the floor, you 
> leave the toilet seat up.
> 
> Need any more?

I heard the entire list last night as I was driving my girlfriend home. 
Turns out, she's been out coking up.  She was so drunk she passed out as 
soon as she got home.  (One of the things I supposedly wasn't doing was 
fucking her enough.)

Does anyone ever win one of these?
-- 
Uno

Re: threshold in, solid as a rock, thanks - Uno - 2010-09-04 11:43:00

aemeijers wrote:
> On 9/4/2010 7:37 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>> Uno wrote:
>>> http://i54.tinypic.com/30mmmow.jpg
>>>
>>> I got a really good finish on this threshold, and I think my calculus
>>> for creating the color matches the other ones.
>>>
>>> I'll put on a skirt on the bottom tomorrow, but otherwise, it's done.
>>>
>>> Still accepting any criticisms.
>>
>> OK.  That's about the worst photo I have ever seen.
>>
> Not a biggie, but you will probably come to regret that sharp-edged 45 
> degree bevel on the outside. That is where the finish will wear off 
> first, and if anybody in hard boots stubs their foot on it, may even 
> splinter. I wouldn't do anything now, but when it comes time to 
> refinish, I'd ease those crisp edges with a sander. I don't remember- is 
> that door exposed to weather, or is that porch covered? If that brick 
> has ANY chance of ever being wet, I'd hold the skirt up off it.
> 

Gosh, I hope not.  I guess if I have to refinish it, I can route it with 
a bigger bit.  One doesn't have to destroy it to remove it.

I was going to make it the depth of the oak, which is 1-1/2" and shoot 
it on to be flusk with the bottom of the threshold.

Gotta go do it!
-- 
Uno

Re: threshold in, solid as a rock, thanks - RicodJour - 2010-09-04 12:32:00

On Sep 4, 5:27=A0am, Uno  wrote:
> http://i54.tinypic.com/30mmmow.jpg
>
> I got a really good finish on this threshold, and I think my calculus
> for creating the color matches the other ones.
>
> I'll put on a skirt on the bottom tomorrow, but otherwise, it's done.
>
> Still accepting any criticisms.

You may come to regret using red oak.  It doesn't stand up well to
weather, it's very porous, sucks up water, discolors when it gets
wet...  I think you're started a new hobby - keeping that threshold
looking good.

You started a new thread, instead of adding on to the original thread
you started - which is preferred, but I believe I mentioned using Ipe
in that thread.  Ipe would probably have cost you less than that clear
oak, and Ipe has none of red oak's issues.

R

Re: threshold in, solid as a rock, thanks - Uno - 2010-09-06 11:30:00

RicodJour wrote:
> On Sep 4, 5:27 am, Uno  wrote:
>> http://i54.tinypic.com/30mmmow.jpg
>>
>> I got a really good finish on this threshold, and I think my calculus
>> for creating the color matches the other ones.
>>
>> I'll put on a skirt on the bottom tomorrow, but otherwise, it's done.
>>
>> Still accepting any criticisms.
> 
> You may come to regret using red oak.  It doesn't stand up well to
> weather, it's very porous, sucks up water, discolors when it gets
> wet...  I think you're started a new hobby - keeping that threshold
> looking good.
> 
> You started a new thread, instead of adding on to the original thread
> you started - which is preferred, but I believe I mentioned using Ipe
> in that thread.  Ipe would probably have cost you less than that clear
> oak, and Ipe has none of red oak's issues.

I started a new thread since the context has shifted.

The red oak was porous, but not after several coats of exterior poly. 
The exterior poly also takes care of the sucking up water question.

Would you not put poly on the threshold?
-- 
Uno