mtylerfl
05-25-2011, 03:57 PM
Hello,
Ahoy, there! Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for JUNE 2011), called the Porthole Frame or Mirror. This project features a realistic looking porthole that can be used as a photo frame or small decorative wall mirror. The sample shown was simply stained and clear-coated, but this project can provide a wonderful opportunity to experiment with metallic paints, coatings and “faux-aging” techniques, if you wish! (think "Doug Haffner techniques" like we learned about at the CW User Conference!!) This project was designed in the Vectric Aspire software and imported using the CarveWright STL Importer (also shown at the CW User Conference!)
The project requires no special bits and uses just the 2 standard bits that came with your machine. The overall finished dimensions of the assembled Porthole Project are: 10" diameter x 7/8" thick.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Porthole_Frame.mpc
2) Board with the following dimensions:
0.75" x 11" x 28"
(NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above, or if you are using a sled, you can subtract 7" from the length of the board and have the sled provide the extra 7" required)
3) 6½" diameter mirror, clear glass, clear plastic sheet, photo, cardboard backing, depending on your configuration choice
4) Wood glue, sandpaper, stain and/or paint and clear finish, glazier’s points to affix mirror/glass/cardboard/photo to back recess
5) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing.
Apply stain/paint and clearcoat of your choice.
Here’s what I used on my Porthole Frame made from Select Pine:
• Minwax English Chestnut #233
• 3 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic gloss spray
• 2 coats water-based Zinsser Bulls Eye Ultimate
Polyurethane Satin (brushed)
Ahoy, there! Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for JUNE 2011), called the Porthole Frame or Mirror. This project features a realistic looking porthole that can be used as a photo frame or small decorative wall mirror. The sample shown was simply stained and clear-coated, but this project can provide a wonderful opportunity to experiment with metallic paints, coatings and “faux-aging” techniques, if you wish! (think "Doug Haffner techniques" like we learned about at the CW User Conference!!) This project was designed in the Vectric Aspire software and imported using the CarveWright STL Importer (also shown at the CW User Conference!)
The project requires no special bits and uses just the 2 standard bits that came with your machine. The overall finished dimensions of the assembled Porthole Project are: 10" diameter x 7/8" thick.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Porthole_Frame.mpc
2) Board with the following dimensions:
0.75" x 11" x 28"
(NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above, or if you are using a sled, you can subtract 7" from the length of the board and have the sled provide the extra 7" required)
3) 6½" diameter mirror, clear glass, clear plastic sheet, photo, cardboard backing, depending on your configuration choice
4) Wood glue, sandpaper, stain and/or paint and clear finish, glazier’s points to affix mirror/glass/cardboard/photo to back recess
5) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing.
Apply stain/paint and clearcoat of your choice.
Here’s what I used on my Porthole Frame made from Select Pine:
• Minwax English Chestnut #233
• 3 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic gloss spray
• 2 coats water-based Zinsser Bulls Eye Ultimate
Polyurethane Satin (brushed)