Some of my refinishing projects

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edgar884

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Some of my refinishing projects

Thought I would share these.

I just quit my job as a Carpenter and I'm going back to Custom Refinishing. Yeh I am so excited, start my new job wed.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 19:12:57

edgar884

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RE: Some of my refinishing projects (in reply to edgar884)

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 19:15:37

edgar884

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 19:18:31

edgar884

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 19:19:53

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 19:27:09

edgar884

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 19:28:28

edgar884

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RE: Some of my refinishing projects (in reply to edgar884)

Me touching up a table like the old man taught me.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 19:30:40

edgar884

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RE: Some of my refinishing projects (in reply to edgar884)

Any body think I could get a job in Spain finishing Guitars, Ohhh that would be a dream come true to study Flamenco in it's heartland and paint the Guitars that the music comes from ahhhhh I feel sick know.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 19:32:32

JBASHORUN

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RE: Some of my refinishing projects (in reply to edgar884)

Thanks for sharing, Edgar! May I ask... does this line of work pay well? And is there much demand for it? I know roughly how to do French Polishing and Oil finishes, so it might be a career worth considering.

Do you also do nitro finishes?

Thanks,

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 19:35:20

edgar884

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RE: Some of my refinishing projects (in reply to edgar884)

I have never heard of that, I was trained in an old German style. My Dad was against French polish, we would just use multiple coats of Lacquer sanding in between with course grits until it's flat then wet sand with 1000 and then 2000 and then buff it with maguiers #9 and it looks better than even a French polish. Of course this was only table tops and Guitars.

I was trained in Old world finishing, Faux, Negative and Positive methods, Distressing dry brushing and wood repair like making a big whole in a table vanish with touch up.

Also doing conference tables, with Acrylic Urethane. Tricks with smoke and sarrana wrap. Faux stones like marble and granite and well I could go on for hours.

I't does pay well, except for my drinking and smoking habits I would probably have lots of money hahahaa. The pay by the hour can top out at like 25.00 an hour but doing touch ups and side work can bring in up to 60.00 an hour.

I won't say what I make for the sake of Pride. There is a high demand for it in Utah especially with all the well to do Mormons and Catholic trophy moms that design there own houses.

Thanks for being interested.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 19:51:31

Doitsujin

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RE: Some of my refinishing projects (in reply to edgar884)

Edgar: Im impressed. Good work amigo.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 20:52:08

Mark2

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RE: Some of my refinishing projects (in reply to edgar884)

How about some pics of the MILF's? Just kidding. Nice work!!!!!!!!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 21:55:43

Ailsa

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RE: Some of my refinishing projects (in reply to edgar884)

Amazing work Gabe - you are really skilled. And the picture of you touching up the table shows a good taste in jewellery and tattoos as well!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2007 22:01:49

mrMagenta

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RE: Some of my refinishing projects (in reply to edgar884)

now that's a job i would enjoy too. making things look good is always a rewarding experience, and doing it by hand more so than photoshop. i'm currently refinishing a guitar (my first try at it, so i haven't got huge expectations) and today i put on a first coat of oil-based finish on my worn kaval flute (my acidic hands eat through everything).

on a side note, i just listened to two of your recordings i had stored away, the solea por edgar and the new sound one. interesting ideas you're working on, a lot of heavy sounding harmonies and some eastern flavour, i like that. keep at it. :)

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 13 2007 0:54:09

edgar884

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RE: Some of my refinishing projects (in reply to edgar884)

Thanks for indulging me my friends, I love to work with my hands just to bad there not Paco hands.

I'm glad your all enjoying this post and thanks for the encouragement.