New Salon Table build

[fryedaze]

Setting up the locking device for the lift piston. It has a cam lock device on it but that won't work for this. I will tension it by screwing the rod in to clamp it down. Thinking about inlaying a stainless plate over the slot. Over thinking it again. [emoji33]

 

[Frosty]

The problem is I got a lot of bubbles when doing the epoxy. ...

Same thing happened with the varnish in the same environmental conditions.

Here is one idea: I had this problem twenty years ago when doing a bunch of trim for my sailboat. I had removed it so was in a "varnish room." Every darned coat, when I came back the next day, looked like it had "dust" in it. The room was so clean! I'd sand it down, do another coat, come back the next morning..... MORE. I was at my wit's end. There was not so much Internet at that time (how did we find anything out? I can't remember).

Finally I read somewhere that it might be bubbles, which would be caused if the temperature of the wood was rising as the varnish was drying. Bingo! I was varnishing at "room temperature," but then since it was a coolish shop I would turn a space heater on for the night. Hence my wood was actually warming as the varnish dried.

Next coat (15th, IIRC ) I made sure to varnish as the wood was warm and then let the temperature fall (still staying reasonable of course) as the varnish dried. Result: Smooth as silk and no "dust" (which was actually bubbles).

Now I make sure to have wood at the "warmest" point as I apply varnish (or epoxy if I want it clear) and have it on a slight cooling cycle as it cures. No more bubbles. Now my dust (when it exists) is actually dust!

 

[fryedaze]

So I decided to go with Total boat Envy two part poly varnish. I ordered it and it took two weeks to arrive from Jamestown. When it arrived it was clumpy, as you can see from the picture. I mixed it with a drill and it improved but it had solids in it and I can't risk it. Luckily after calling Jamestown They are sending me a new can. They said it probably froze. Just more delays[emoji41].

 

[PMF1984]

I tried Envy and loved it going on and the final finish. 18 months later in the sun I am extremely disappointed. I have to strip it off and will be using AllWood.

 

[fryedaze]

I tried Envy and loved it going on and the final finish. 18 months later in the sun I am extremely disappointed. I have to strip it off and will be using AllWood.

Do you think I will have problems if it is indoors?

 

[Pack Mule]

So I decided to go with Total boat Envy two part poly varnish. I ordered it and it took two weeks to arrive from Jamestown. When it arrived it was clumpy, as you can see from the picture. I mixed it with a drill and it improved but it had solids in it and I can't risk it. Luckily after calling Jamestown They are sending me a new can. They said it probably froze. Just more delays[emoji41].View attachment 105087View attachment 105088

Man that’s a bummer. We’ve used some of their paint and been sorta pleased with it. We’ve never tried their varnish. You’ve got so much work into this project that it’s not worth the chance. The table is beautiful.

 

[PMF1984]

About the indoors. I do have an interior piece that still looks great. I still have a can of Envy, so I’ll probably use it on those areas that don’t see the sun. I’m more of a fan of a matte or satin finish inside the boat, so I just did some interior work with AllWood Clear Matte.

 

[SeaMoose]

Interlux perfection on mine, 4 coats sprayed. Crazy expensive, you waste a lot... But I’m happy.

I was contemplating durabak floor finish, anybody ever tried that? Goes on with a rag, hard as nails.

 

[fryedaze]

Nice work

 

[syjos]

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Interlux perfection on mine, 4 coats sprayed. Crazy expensive, you waste a lot... But I’m happy.

I was contemplating durabak floor finish, anybody ever tried that? Goes on with a rag, hard as nails.

That looks great. What type of gun did you shoot the Perfection with?

 

[fryedaze]

Project almost complete. Table went together well and the lift mechanism work well. The finish is poor. I chose to use the high gloss finish with the plan to soften when done. My garage is too dusty and the varnish did not level well, even with 10% thinning. Going to give it two weeks to get rock hard and then I will fix the finish. It has two coats of epoxy and four coats 2 part Urethane Varnish.

 

[FlyWright]

 

[fryedaze]

Stick a fork in this one finally. We let the 2 part Urethane cure for two weeks. The finish had dust nibs and brush strokes. The urethane should have been thinned more, even though the directions said it wasn't needed. Wet sanded with 220,320,400,600,1000,1500,2500 and then machine buffed with Finesette. Finish is flat now. Can not wait to get it on the boat and gain all that extra salon space. Thanks for the help TF.

 

[Capt Jack]

Gorgeous work. Congratulations on a job well done!

John

 

[Pack Mule]

Super duper nice. This is high quality workmanship. The finish is second to none .

 

[fryedaze]

Gorgeous work. Congratulations on a job well done!

John

Thanks John

 

[fryedaze]

Super duper nice. This is high quality workmanship. The finish is second to none .

I am a hack, Mike. Thanks for the props.

 

[fryedaze]

I am a hack, Mike. Thanks for the props.

Marty......damn spell check

 

[fryedaze]

I promise this is the last of the pictures. Finally move the table to the boat, now that gelcoat messy work is done. Salon is much more open now. Someone asked to see it in the boat. Thanks to everyone for advice on finishes, hinges etc. Always makes life easier with TF help.

 

[FlyWright]

Hubba hubba!! That looks GREAT!

 

[dwilkieo]

It came out really great. You can be proud of it and it looks super functional in your salon. Nice!

 

[TWille]

Very Nice