Alembic Balance K "inspired" (semi-replica) build

[Rôckhewer]

After a bit of level sanding... a much better "lay" of the next couple coats...

So, I don't do alot.... ok, ANY pore filler when I clear with CV.
Maybe that is dumb...or maybe it makes for a more natural look to the wood under the clear.

Either way, the pores get filled.

Problem comes up though when intermediate sanding, & those millions of little pits capture that very stubborn white sanding slurry.

Some of it will blow out, some needs to be blown, & brushed out....and some... (alot), especially in wenge....doesn't want to come out at all.

Well, I figured out a way that works, and doesn't take all day...

Imagine that an air brush, with the pressure turned up to like 90lbs......its little bottle full of clean water....could act like a mini pressure washer!!

Yeah!! ....

 

[68Goldfish]

Wow! That thing is a total work of art.

 

[Hopkins]

You are killing it with that finish man

 

[Rôckhewer]

You are killing it with that finish man

Just wait till it's sanded /polished....

 

[Rôckhewer]

Wow! That thing is a total work of art.

Thank you!
I can't take credit for the design obviously...but I tried my best to do it justice.

 

[JackANSI]

Very nice. Even as is, the wood is looking 3D. It's going to be a stunner.

 

[Rôckhewer]

Very nice. Even as is, the wood is looking 3D. It's going to be a stunner.

Thanks!
Yep, I took it outside in the sunlight as soon as it was dry enough to handle, and was in fact...stunned at the depth, colors, and amazing chatoyant/holographic/shimmery goodness!
Gotta love some figured walnut crotch!!

 

[stevecaronna]

Dang! Thatt's a great idea. I have a Delta tenoning jig I could use for the same purpose. Never occurred to me. I have never tried re-sawing on my crappy Sears 12" bandsaw, always done the terrifying "saw half way through each edge of board on tablesaw" trick, then cut the remaining web with a handsaw.

Hi Gilmourisgod I think I have the same crappy 12" sears bandsaw you have and have been ripping my boards for years. I can saw up to about 6" on mine and since I usually sandwich everything that is usually enough. I have the original fence that is about 2" and just screwed a flat board to it and use that as my resaw fence. I use a 1/2" blade on it when I do and it works, I do have to run it through my drum sander to finish it up but at least I don't have to take that chance on the table saw. Just an FYI

 

[Gilmourisgod]

Hi Gilmourisgod I think I have the same crappy 12" sears bandsaw you have and have been ripping my boards for years. I can saw up to about 6" on mine and since I usually sandwich everything that is usually enough. I have the original fence that is about 2" and just screwed a flat board to it and use that as my resaw fence. I use a 1/2" blade on it when I do and it works, I do have to run it through my drum sander to finish it up but at least I don't have to take that chance on the table saw. Just an FYI

I should at least try it, seems like I need more than the available 6" height whenever I need to resaw something. One good thing about Craftsman stuff, they usually have replacement parts. I replaced the belt wheel bearings a few years ago, all the blades guides are pretty worn too. The light hadn't worked in years, i just realized the socket was so packed with sawdust it wasn't making contact. Bulb lit up like a champ when I cleaned all the crap out.

 

[stevecaronna]

I should at least try it, seems like I need more than the available 6" height whenever I need to resaw something. One good thing about Craftsman stuff, they usually have replacement parts. I replaced the belt wheel bearings a few years ago, all the blades guides are pretty worn too. The light hadn't worked in years, i just realized the socket was so packed with sawdust it wasn't making contact. Bulb lit up like a champ when I cleaned all the crap out.

I got mine years back from a guy that changed almost everything out and I don't use it too much so all I really do lately is change the blades and keep everything as clean as I can. I do remember the light going out once and just got another bulb. The things I need to keep up with the most are those guide blocks. I have to adjust them all the time to keep the blade in place but they melt after time.

 

[Rôckhewer]

All sanded to 2500g
Buffed with Meguiars Ultra-cut compound, then Ultra Finishing polish....
And a very light coat of Howards Premium Paste wax

I'll take it.....

Too bad I'm probably going to have to caress the back of the neck with 0000 steel wool, to give it a bit of "fastness"
I'll have to ask the new owner & see what he wants.

 

[mapleglo]

Beautiful!

 

[I-Am-The-Slime]

that's purdy!

 

[michaelwayneharwood]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

 

[guszkl]

Great Job!!! Lots of beautiful details drooldrooldrool

 

[TheBass]

Perfect ! I am sure the guys at Alembic could not do better than you.

 

[wraub]

That is hot.

 

[Barbaric.Eric]

that finish is astonishing!! never seen anything like it before!

 

[MrArose13]

GREAT job Rock! There's nothing else I can say, it's just so... so... GREAT JOB!

 

[Jisch]

whew, that's amazing.