MONTAÑES by Amalio

[Nirvana]

So crisp and clean! Do you pre-treat your wood?

[Amalio]

Hi.
I buy the wood in plank, and I make it at home. The only treatment I do is with nitro cellulosic filler. I do not know how it is known in other countries, but it is the primer that varnishes use before applying the final varnish. It is very easy to sand with very fine sandpapers or with fine steel wool.

[druxey]

I believe that 'nitro cellulosic filler' that you are using is called sanding sealer in North America.

[EdT]

I believe that nitrocelluose is laquer resin.  It makes a good sanding sealer because it is hard.  Will check and advise if incorrect.

 

Ed

[Amalio]

It is a kind of varnish with a very fast drying, so the wood does not give time to remove the pore. When it dries, it is very soft so it is very easy to polish it later. The final look is very similar to the one that gets the wax with a satin finish that I really like.
There are also tapaporos to water with similar results, but I like nitrocellulosic. Remember that it is not a product designed for the final termination, but it is a preparation prior to varnishing, but I use it as a termination.
Thank you

[maaaslo]

Now, people who have had questions, drop them again. There is a possibility you will get answers.

Montañes, great work.

Edited April 20, 2018 by maaaslo

[Landlocked123]

Amalio - thank you for sharing how you prepare your wood.  I, like I’m sure many others, find your insights valuable.

 

Best regards,

John

[ferarr]

Hello Amalio: I missed you, I'm glad to see that you're still active.
A greeting.

 

(Hola Amalio: Te echaba de menos, me alegra ver que sigues activo.
Un saludo.)

[Amalio]

Good morning.

[albert]

Great beautiful work Amalio.

[Amalio]

Thank you Albert.

[jose_b]

Nice work as usual Amalio and a very beautiful rope!

¡Buen trabajo, como de costumbre Amalio, y un cabo muy bonito!

Edited April 24, 2018 by jose_b

[Amalio]

Thank you José. 

[BANYAN]

All of your work is very well finished to such a high quality Amalio, not a hint of 'fuzz' on your rope or finished wood.

 

I very much enjoy your updates to see what can be achieved.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[rwiederrich]

Every aspect of your build is impeccable.

[EdT]

That is what I call beautiful rope, Amalio.

 

Ed

[Amalio]

Thank you Ed.

[matiz]

Super 

[Amalio]

Good morning.

[DORIS]

Admirable project, so realistic!

 

Best regards,

Doris

[aviaamator]

Amalio!    You made that cable yourself? Can I see the rope winding device? That's great!

[dvm27]

Lovely work as ever, Amalio. I am very impressed that you've preplaced all those hanging knees prior to the deck beam installation and all appear to be at the proper height and angle.

[md1400cs]

Amelio,

 

Maybe in my next life my skills will come close to your work - prob not - haha - Amazing work indeed.

Such a pleasure to follow.

[Amalio]

Hi  Aviaamator.

[Amalio]

Hi dvm27
I like to put the curves before the beams to be able to match them all together with a piece of wood lined with sandpaper and made to measure with the appropriate shape. If you place the beams before there will be no possibility of doing so.
Thank you.

[druxey]

Nice ropewalk and nice workshop, Amalio!

[aviaamator]

What did I tell you all?!!! Great machine for cables! And I have a vertical machine, but I will increase the height of the room and will be able to make longer ropes!

[Mike Y]

Looks fantastic as usual! You set a high bar! 

Edited May 7, 2018 by Mike Y

[Amalio]

Good morning.

[cog]

Yes it is. Wonderful work, Amalio. You keep amazing me with your sharp details, and very smooth wood surfaces