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Old Thu 20 August 2009, 16:16
Alan_c
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Cape Town (Western Cape)
South Africa
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Did a bit of playing tonight...

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This is the start of a new sign for outside the factory.

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Something I've wanted to make ever since seeing it somewhere on the web.

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ditto

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Seeing as though the other guys are doing such wonderful 3D work, decided I have to start somewhere.
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Old Thu 20 August 2009, 17:57
Doug_Ford
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Conway (Arkansas)
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Cool Alan. I've wanted to make that same shelf unit too. Looks great!!
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Old Thu 20 August 2009, 21:04
Gerald D
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Cape Town
South Africa
That is 3D work without direct-drive motors - not bad

Nice stuff!
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Old Thu 20 August 2009, 23:15
Kobus_Joubert
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Riversdale Western Cape
South Africa
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Nothing wrong with our direct motors. Well done Alan
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Old Thu 20 August 2009, 23:37
Lex
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Empangeni KwaZuluNatal
South Africa
Very nice. I can't wait for mine.
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Old Fri 21 August 2009, 00:30
hennie
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Roodepoort JHB
South Africa
I like the bookshelve, see you next week, will be in town from Wednesday.
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Old Fri 21 August 2009, 06:39
domino11
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Cornwall, Ontario
Canada
Nice work Alan, thanks for sharing.
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Old Tue 20 October 2009, 02:40
MariusL
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Centurion
South Africa
Alan,
How do you paint the MDF. I have tried several ways but always end up with the cut edges dull. Do you prepare the wood before you paint?
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Old Tue 20 October 2009, 05:49
smreish
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Orlando, Florida
United States of America
Marius,
I have had pretty good success using an automotive grade hi-fill primer on the MDF edges. It ends up sealing the edges and finishing as well as the front surface. It's not a cheap option, but works for us when that quality is a priority. Hi fill primer is also available in your "run of the mill" rattle can in the hardware store as well.
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Old Tue 20 October 2009, 05:58
Gerald D
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Cape Town
South Africa
Our local auto body shops know that as "spray filler"
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Old Tue 20 October 2009, 06:10
hennie
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Roodepoort JHB
South Africa
Marius try high body white primer from Chemspec.First give the mdf a good sand and then put some 2 coats which should do the trick
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Old Tue 20 October 2009, 06:35
MariusL
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Centurion
South Africa
Thanks Hennie, the Gauteng branch is around the corner from me.
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