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  • Painting the Coat-Rack Stem
  • Host Amy Devers paints the coat-rack stem.
    From "Freeform Furniture"
    episode DFFF-207


    It's time to prime and paint the stem of the coat rack.

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    PHOTO

    Amy creates this one-of-a-kind coat rack.
    PHOTO

    Room: Before
    PHOTO

    Room: After
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    Amy applies primer and paints the stem of the coat rack.
    Materials:

    steel rods
    face shield
    earplugs
    tubes
    gloves and leathers
    dark goggles
    wire brush
    abrasive coated sponge
    degreaser
    tan enamel spray finish
    primer
    respirator
    oil-based primer
    synthetic brush
    plastic dip
    ruler
    melamine box
    paper funnel

    Tools:

    jig
    blowtorch
    clamp
    chop saw
    vice
    stand with a roller
    TIG welder

    Painting the Coat Rack Stem

    1. The stem will be painted with tan enamel spray finish and a liquid plastic will be applied to the tips. Start by applying a coat of primer to the center area. Oil-based primer is usually a good choice when priming metal because the chemical compounds inside it help it adhere to the metal better. Let the primer dry for three hours.

      Safety Tip: It is always a good idea to wear a respirator when working with aerosols, especially an oil-based spray primer because they contain toxic chemicals.

    2. Now it is time to spray on the enamel. Let it dry for 15 minutes and the put on another coat.


    RESOURCES :

    Festool
    Website: www.festoolusa.com

    Stanley Tools Product Group
    Website: www.stanleytools.com

    Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, Inc.
    Website: www.lie-nielsen.com

    Power Tools
    Porter Cable Power Tools
    Website: www.deltaportercable.com

    Gladiator GarageWorks
    Website: gladiatorgarageworks.com

    Hand Tools
    Garrett Wade Co., Inc.
    Website: www.garrettwade.com

    The Peck Tool Company
    Website: www.pecktool.com

    Biesemeyer
    Website: www.biesemeyer.com

    Saw Blades
    Forrest Manufacturing Company
    Website: www.vacupress.com

    Jogensen Adjustable Clamp Company
    Website: www.adjustableclamp.com

    Adhesives, Abrasives and Safety Equipment
    The 3M Company
    Website: www.3m.com

    Klein Tools
    Website: www.kleintools.com

    Power Tool Accessories
    Woodcraft
    Website: www.woodcraft.com

    Ulmia GmbH
    Website: www.ulmia.de

    Shop Equipment
    Eagle Manufacturing Company
    Website: www.eagle-mfg.com

    Delta Power Tools
    Website: www.deltaportercable.com

    WMH Tool Group
    Website: www.whmtoolgroup.com

    MacBeath Hardwood
    Website: www.macbeath.com

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