Timber Frame Build - Round 2

[EddieWalker]

Perfection!!!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Very nice.

Do you use a cement mix? Can it be stuck to a block wall as is?

 

[jk96]

Very nice.

Do you use a cement mix? Can it be stuck to a block wall as is?

Type S mortar mix. If regular concrete block you can if its clean and unpainted.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Type S mortar mix. If regular concrete block you can if its clean and unpainted.

Thanks, got a bare block wall in basement to experiment on.

 

[jk96]

Thanks, got a bare block wall in basement to experiment on.

You can also add a bonding agent to your mortar mix to help. I haven't found the need to, just a straight type S mortar. The correct moisture content is key. Too dry and it wont stick, too wet and the stone is going to slide.

Got some help this evening to set the bar top. I'm looking forward to getting my pendent lights installed and some epoxy on the bar top to finish it off.

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[buckeyefarmer]

That is so nice... Wow.

 

[jk96]

That is so nice... Wow.

Thanks Buckeye. Also S19 mentioned it, a very slight wiggle of the stone as you press it seems to help. You can kind of feel it set then just let go. Good luck with the project.

 

[dragoneggs]

Nice slab JK... how are you going to finish it?

 

[jk96]

Nice slab JK... how are you going to finish it?

Probably with a 2 part epoxy. I've gone back and forth between epoxy and several coats of marine poly. If it were my home bar I would do marine poly but for commercial use the epoxy will add some protection. Especially with how soft redwood is.

 

[civilian]

Probably with a 2 part epoxy. I've gone back and forth between epoxy and several coats of marine poly. If it were my home bar I would do marine poly but for commercial use the epoxy will add some protection. Especially with how soft redwood is.

I built my dinning room table top from 1 3/4" #2 knotty pine. I was in the same boat as to the finish. I wanted to be able to put a sweaty glass on the top and not worry about water rings on the table. I decided on 4 coats of marine exterior varnish. I figured if varnished boats could withstand being out all summer in the rain/elements, it would work for a table top. I don't remember if there was a first coat or if I reduced the first coat. Top looks great after 3-4 years. But being a true oil based varnish, it is ambering. ie deepening/darkening the color. Poly will keep the wood's more natural color. Jon