Genesis XXI (Jr) Restoration


 
Josh Dekubber said:
Yes it works great!

The link isn't working here's a picture. Home Depot
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The speed and torque of a high-quality impact gun makes a big difference for me though also.
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Hey Josh, went to HD and picked up a set of those Ryobi wire drill brushes last night. They work great! Using a beat up drill but getting the job done. Thanks for the tip! Looking forward to seeing how the wood on your Jr. turns out!
Josh Dekubber said:
So I'm working on the handle for the junior. My first attempt not perfect but a success in my mind. The biggest success is that my measurements and figures for bits to order for my plunger router worked perfectly and we're exactly the sizes I needed and wanted. This first handle is not perfect and I didn't think it would be. The slots don't line up perfectly if you site down it but I know what I did wrong and how to fix it a couple different ways. I may just try this makeshift jig on one more handle and if I can get it to work perfectly then I will continue to use it otherwise I will build a proper jig on a table. I'm going to start my second handle now wish me luck.
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Handle looks beautiful!
 

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Josh Dekubber said:
For sure!
I'm not sure how it compares to Total Boat marine spar varnish. That's the one I used.
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They are so close seems to me your good with either one of them. I kind of take these best of clear winner things with a grain of salt but they are still helpful.

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Brian B Atlanta said:
Hank where in Cape Cod used to live in Falmouth, my sister and brother have summer homes in Great Harbors in East Falmouth which is where I lived. Moved to ATL in 1996 couldn't take the weather my Mother used to say you were born in the wrong part of the country. :)
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I am actually enjoying 4-season weather after spending most of my life in Florida. I admit I still cringe at January and February, and now I understand better why we had so many "snowbirds" in Florida during those months! But I love spring and fall and don't even mind temps in the 20s and 30s anymore.
 
So 2nd try was a win! I figured out what I didn't do perfect the first time and corrected. It's not a fast process but I don't mind. I was able to make it exactly as I envisioned it. I'm very happy with it and happy I didn't have to buy a router slide or jig. Now I'm on to the slats next but probably not until I get back from Arizona.
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Val Deale said:
Wow! That's a really beautiful handle! I know it must have been difficult with that dense wood but you really got it perfect! The grain looks spectacular, I bet it feels really solid.
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Thanks Val! It is super solid and heavy. It actually wasn't difficult. I invested in some quality carbide tip router bits. I have been investing in better tools which is helping to make things easier.
 
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