The Log house Project begins........

[woodlandfarms]

faux painting is really an amazing art. We use the method in our business all the time I would caution you on your expectations for your switch covers. Unless you do some enamel baking or other hardening process, the patina or whatever you choose will wear off, usually quicker than you want.

 

[forgeblast]

If you just want it sealed, what about a five min epoxy? It will not hurt your finish and will seal it up, no heat no damage.

 

[MotorSeven]

Wood, the product Permalac is supposed to be very durable as a clear coat. I just ordered 2 cans to seal the counter tops and though I'd give it a try on the covers.

FB & PA, even better, the 'ole trusty stand-by...JB WELD

 

[MotorSeven]

I got the window sill/shelfs in today:

I played around with the patina and desiccant beads(she didn't care for it):

 

[MotorSeven]

Then with large salt crystals(bottom) and the 7-7-7 liquid fertilizer(top):

I'll take new pic's tomorrow of the last two after it stops turning.

Big day tomorrow, we rap up the electrical.

Oh, and for now the outlets/switch covers will be classic black & white.

 

[MotorSeven]

Well drill rig arrives 0900 tomorrow......

 

[955Lincoln]

Well drill rig arrives 0900 tomorrow......

Lots of pics please!

 

[955Lincoln]

That reminds me of an album cover from the lost 60's or 70's. :confused2: :drool:

 

[MotorSeven]

They arrived on time and set up:

 

[MotorSeven]

I had never seen a well dug... fascinating and one heck of a piece of machinery. The used a large bit first until they hit rock, then case it and change bits to a smaller one. Inside the body of the bit shaft is a air ram that hammers the bit as it turns. This is the large bit breaking ground:

We hit rock at 42', so it took 2 - 20' sections of 6" casing which are welded together on site:

Then the real drilling begins using water to lube the bit and compressed air to push the tailsings back to the surface. Here they are putting Bentonite around the 40' of casing: