Mistakes were made...by me.

[tjbnwi]

Yes, you need and need to use a wet film gauge. While it doesn't solve all problems it is a really good guide particularly when you are spraying a new coating.

I assume that you set up a test on scrap wood, etc. first?

Not me, I good at fixing my mistakes

Tom

 

[wptski]

Not me, I good at fixing my mistakes

Tom

Sometimes there isn't a scrap piece like on a refinish.

 

[tiralie]

I assume that you set up a test on scrap wood, etc. first?

Always, it's a good habit to get into and can help reveal and solve problems or issues that may crop up. I try to use the same tools (spray, brush etc.) that I would use in production. This isn't always possible as turnaround times for proposals get tight. For the gray panels for the kitchen I probably did 12-15 color samples alone. I did 2 final sprayed drawer front samples.
Here is a sample of cerused oak I am making for a project. It is the recent sample of probably a dozen to get to this point. I am trying to get the "blue cast" that is seen in natural light but not under warm (3000K) led. Almost there.

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[wptski]

Always, it's a good habit to get into and can help reveal and solve problems or issues that may crop up. I try to use the same tools (spray, brush etc.) that I would use in production. This isn't always possible as turnaround times for proposals get tight. For the gray panels for the kitchen I probably did 12-15 color samples alone. I did 2 final sprayed drawer front samples.
Here is a sample of cerused oak I am making for a project. It is the recent sample of probably a dozen to get to this point. I am trying to get the "blue cast" that is seen in natural light but not under warm (3000K) led. Almost there.

What to do if it's a refinish job, where you might not have the same material to test on?  Look for a possible inconspicuous spot?  The first coat will soak in, seal and raise the grain.  What to do in that case?

 

[tiralie]

What to do if it's a refinish job, where you might not have the same material to test on?  Look for a possible inconspicuous spot?  The first coat will soak in, seal and raise the grain.  What to do in that case?

You can always test, sometimes you need to quote based on experience before testing but once you get the job there are always parts or areas that you are able to test on that are incospicuous or easily reversed.
Tim

 

[roblg3]

This is where I've got to these days. How much was the cost of a new door?  I've been able to fix most of my errors and I agree that teaches me how to be a better craftsman. Now I'm just at the point, when I cut something wrong, I just go buy a new one because my time is worth more to me than showing I can fix it...

 

[#Tee]

ahahh nice thread...im not telling or showing my many mistakes! thats embarrassing [scared] [big grin]