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  1. bucksend

    'punched' letters

    Paint is a very good idea, and so obvious! Probably seeps into the grain less than a marker? I'll do some testing
  2. bucksend

    'punched' letters

    That might work to make the numbers bigger, was thinking of just using standard number punches but maybe they'd be a hint small? Good thinking they're man. Was thinking more about a way of finishing the wood to bring out the indentations
  3. bucksend

    'punched' letters

    Hey all, I am sure I have seen the answer to something very similar in the past but can't find it... I am making a 4 piece walnut puzzle/drinks coaster set and wanted to stamp or punch a date into the corner of each one. I am sure I have seen someone using a grain filler then boot polish then...
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    Cajon Tapa -fine or 'diminishing' finish

    It is a very devicive issue, I know the guitar community call it 'relic' and car enthusiasts go with 'rat look' and in both of those some love modern, made to look distressed while others hate it. Even denim lovers like to see 'fades' in a week with pair of jeans. Personally I don't like the...
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    Cajon Tapa -fine or 'diminishing' finish

    Sorry Nomad, for some reason only half of your post displayed earlier. Thats a cool Cajon, I too remember the first time I used a router, trying to look calm and cool in front of the rest of the workshop lads! Haha
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    Cajon Tapa -fine or 'diminishing' finish

    Not a bad idea, or I may just artificially distress it. I would like to finish it with something and not really a fan of anything artificial so maybe I'll just go with danish oil
  7. bucksend

    Cajon Tapa -fine or 'diminishing' finish

    Hi all, Sorry to make my first post a question but I'm after a little advice. I am making my own wooden cajon box drum (an instrument played by striking the surface or 'tapa' with your hands). I would like to finish a 3mm piece of birch ply with a technique which will deteriorate over time in...
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