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Home-made palmrest.
boxjon:
Ok, so, I have another piece of wood cut to the same dimensions. I will apply the oil this weekend. I am also planning on buying a small burning tool to etch some writing near the bottom right hand side. Made it look a bit pro. I'll post pics as soon as it's done.
modulor:
What you'll probably find at Lowe's is 'Tung Oil Finish' which is similar, but not actually tung oil. I had to find 100% tung oil online, but I've used both and the 'Finish' is easier to work with and will give you a similar effect. It's basically wiping varnish, so it will still be applied and absorbed into the wood and seal the same way. Pure tung oil requires a distiller like turpentine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tung_oil#Application
Also, I think you have to wait 24 hours between coats for either option, but you may be satisfied with just one coat.
modulor:
Alssso...welcome to GeekHack! :D
dreamingftw:
Good idea, might head to my local lowes or home depot to make one myself.
boxjon:
--- Quote from: dreamingftw on Sat, 29 September 2012, 14:30:10 ---Good idea, might head to my local lowes or home depot to make one myself.
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The piece I bought was literally like 2 bucks. I have plenty left over. I used 2, 8inch pieces to prop my computer up from the carpet (better ventilation) and I still have about another 3-4 feet of it in the Jeep. Although I might used it for something today. Got that, "I gotta build something" itch I need to scratch.
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