Jonathan Shively
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Our school is remodeling the gym. The floor was original to the structure (1974). Bleacher boards were also. I asked if we could have some of the wood for my turning class. Superintendent then asked me for some ideas of use of the floor and bleachers for specific past athletes. So I created three different ideas and created prototypes and between her and I we arrived at a fourth version of the three creations. I could not find my earlier post but if you remember me asking for help with creating a flat glue up, this is that project. Problem #1 to the glue up is I couldn't sand or plane it flat as the "patina" had to stay intact. Maintenance man originally cut out 5 2'X2' squares of flooring thus determining the size. Then of course he "forgot" to get the other needed 10. Had to create them from scavenged boards.
So, first things first, had to cut to size and square up them blow apart so the tongues and grooves could be cleaned (wire brushed by hand and via wire wheel on drill).
The rest of the boards for this first project:
Before gluing, I wire brushed the tongue and grooves clean with both, handheld wire brush, wire wheel in a drill and a putty knife. Wood clamp was my stop block when wire brushing by hand.
So, first things first, had to cut to size and square up them blow apart so the tongues and grooves could be cleaned (wire brushed by hand and via wire wheel on drill).
The rest of the boards for this first project:
Before gluing, I wire brushed the tongue and grooves clean with both, handheld wire brush, wire wheel in a drill and a putty knife. Wood clamp was my stop block when wire brushing by hand.