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Step 3Snack, and touchups.
OK, first things first, get something to eat. like a cup of tea and a cinnamon bun..
Look for any problem areas- Where bark is lifting up, really big gouges etc..
For bark thats lifting up, fix it right away, as when the break is fresh, the fibers connect back together better. Get some carpenters glue and squidge it into the crack with your finger or a scrap piece of wood. Put a clamp on it, and leave it to dry.
If you made a big gouge, either make it part of the rustic look, or fill it with wood filler. Follow the directions on the packet.
Now you'll need to do more sanding to get rid of excess glue/filler. Doing lots of sanding with finer and finer grits is really worth it.
- Notice I'm sanding before drilling. The forstner bits make a really clean cut into the piece, so its easier to sand before you have holes to negotiate.
Look for any problem areas- Where bark is lifting up, really big gouges etc..
For bark thats lifting up, fix it right away, as when the break is fresh, the fibers connect back together better. Get some carpenters glue and squidge it into the crack with your finger or a scrap piece of wood. Put a clamp on it, and leave it to dry.
If you made a big gouge, either make it part of the rustic look, or fill it with wood filler. Follow the directions on the packet.
Now you'll need to do more sanding to get rid of excess glue/filler. Doing lots of sanding with finer and finer grits is really worth it.
- Notice I'm sanding before drilling. The forstner bits make a really clean cut into the piece, so its easier to sand before you have holes to negotiate.
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