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Post by GrumpyGolfGuy on Dec 15, 2020 19:32:50 GMT -5
I'm preparing for my first pour. I built a table out of 1" curly maple. In the center is a 12" square area an inch deep. My plan is to put some sand in the bottom with some rocks.
Anything special to the pour with the sand on the bottom I should be addressing?
Also in some of the videos I've seen they put up a small dam around the area to over pour then level it to the surface. The question I have is what Grit sand paper to use when leveling it to the surface?
Thanks
Chris
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Post by bwa on Dec 16, 2020 14:27:15 GMT -5
Im new here, but the task youre about to address is one I am also doing but on a charcuterie board with a fairly wide river of clear Alumilite - 1" deep. I gave the sand idea away but rather stick to smooth river pebbles and a few small plastic fish. I did think the best way is to pour a 1/4 inch of epoxy deep pour as a first layer. Let this set sufficient so the pebbles can sit on this then pour the remaining to the level of the 1" live edge walnut. This would have the pebbles suspended inside the middle of the epoxy so when it goes through the sander there is no contact with the pebbles. I could imagine (but like you I've not done this before) the sand could be poured over the first 1/4" of epoxy with the pebbles/rocks. Then very slowly introduce the final layer to complete the whole pour. Has anyone done this before? Both GrumpyGolfGuy and myself are standing on the edge of the cliff here.... Thanks
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Post by Brian on Dec 16, 2020 15:04:59 GMT -5
I'm preparing for my first pour. I built a table out of 1" curly maple. In the center is a 12" square area an inch deep. My plan is to put some sand in the bottom with some rocks. Anything special to the pour with the sand on the bottom I should be addressing? Also in some of the videos I've seen they put up a small dam around the area to over pour then level it to the surface. The question I have is what Grit sand paper to use when leveling it to the surface? Thanks Chris Here is a link that may help you: www.woodmagazine.com/materials-guide/sanding/wet-sanding
When I am working with #6 Styrene plastic (think a plastic model car kit) I start wet sanding w/ the 320 grit and work my way up to the 1500 - 2000 grit for surface prep prior to applying paint....doing this doesn't leave scratches on the surface
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