I have been sanding, and grinding and generally not having much fun of it for a little bit now (varnish gumming up, weather getting in the way etc).

Well, tonight I put the first coat of thinned epoxy on my combing boards, as the base for the Epifanes that will cover them.

I say back, and just stared at them.. Maybe it was the acetone fumes, maybe it was the visions of looking at the finished product with the summer breeze at my back, but they look beautiful.

The effort spent to do the wood right seems effort well spent. Even at this stage. I pray the finished product proves to be the 'wood done right'.

also,

I am sure this is common knowledge to all, but I had not know until today (probably even on this forum somewhere and I just missed it although I now think I have now read most every thread here)

White vinegar makes an excellent solvent to remove epoxy from one's hands, if you prematurely remove your gloves.

And a third thing......

I appreciate your indulgence......

I really am thankful to have a place to come type these things,
where I know there are others who can appreciate, and understand
why....

Thanks.