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cwa107 · cwa107 #**706** (**permalink**)

08-28-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek McNelly

The fine sanding I'm going to have to do by hand, as always, but I have to get through two coats of orange spraypaint, the stock paint (which is impossibly difficult to get off), and god knows how many layers of clearcoat.

I have to strip this thing to bare wood in order to get it to look right.

Have you considered a chemical stripper instead?

Derek McNelly · Derek McNelly #**707** (**permalink**)

08-28-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cwa107

Have you considered a chemical stripper instead?

I have, but it's just too darn expensive, plus the fact that I've already got it half sanded.

They no longer make my sander, and the belts are apparently as rare as a unicorn, so I'm attempting to fix it using nylon cord, elmer's glue, and staples.

cwa107 · cwa107 #**708** (**permalink**)

08-28-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek McNelly

I have, but it's just too darn expensive, plus the fact that I've already got it half sanded.

They no longer make my sander, and the belts are apparently as rare as a unicorn, so I'm attempting to fix it using nylon cord, elmer's glue, and staples.

Well, good luck. I love doing projects like that. I'd really like to see the results when you're finished. Are you just doing a solid color or do you have some kind of design in mind?

Derek McNelly · Derek McNelly #**709** (**permalink**)

08-28-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cwa107

Well, good luck. I love doing projects like that. I'd really like to see the results when you're finished. Are you just doing a solid color or do you have some kind of design in mind?

I'm going to be staining it once I get it sanded. Not sure what color yet.

EDIT!

So, I decided on Pecan Satin Minwax stain. There's even going to be a little surprise thrown in just for my Mac-Forums buddies.

leecho7 · leecho7 #**710** (**permalink**)

08-29-2008, 10:23 PM

Whats up peeps. I am posting this post on my fresh new Mac Pro!!

Derek McNelly · Derek McNelly #**711** (**permalink**)

08-30-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cwa107

Well, good luck. I love doing projects like that. I'd really like to see the results when you're finished. Are you just doing a solid color or do you have some kind of design in mind?

I think it's an improvement over dayglo orange.

cwa107 · cwa107 #**712** (**permalink**)

08-30-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek McNelly

I think it's an improvement over dayglo orange.

Wow, nice! It turned out great! I've actually used that same stain on an outdoor bench. It was pretty easy to use (one step) and has really weathered quite well. I doubt you'll ever need to redo it again.

RNDdave · RNDdave #**713** (**permalink**)

09-07-2008, 08:05 AM

Through a random sequence of events I have ended up with my current MacBook and 2 of my previous laptops in my house - one of them needed a Windows re-install as it had been used for Linux and now the owner (my nephew) would like it to go back to Windows XP and the other had a hard drive failure so is with me for the new HDD and a fresh Windows install, anti-virus, office, anit-spyware, etc,etc,etc. Thought I'd post a couple of pics to show the differences in looks, size and specs when compared to my MacBook.

From left to right:

HP OmniBook XE2 [PIII Celeron 500 MHz, 256MB RAM*, 20GB HDD (battery no longer holds ANY charge] * 192 available

HP Pavilion ZE5600 [P4 Celeron 2.6GHz, 512MB RAM*, 60GB HDD (new)] 448MB RAM available

MacBook [2.0GHz C2D, 2GB RAM, 80GB HDD]

Roninjitsu · Roninjitsu #**714** (**permalink**)

09-08-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek McNelly

I think it's an improvement over dayglo orange.

very nice!

personally the classic look isnt my style, but it looks good.

Derek McNelly · Derek McNelly #**715** (**permalink**)

09-08-2008, 12:08 PM

It appears I will be in possession of another Mac soon.

Not sure what kind, but it's for sure a Mac.

Someone at my mom's work decided to get a new one and didn't need the old one.

No other information, but, it's a Mac.

Derek McNelly · Derek McNelly #**716** (**permalink**)

09-08-2008, 08:39 PM

So, I've got an interview for a graphic design job Wednesday morning.

I'm going to be designing a product box. I know not what it is, nor how much I'll be offered, but it's experience.

Hopefully I get it, and the pay is decent.

Derek McNelly · Derek McNelly #**717** (**permalink**)

09-10-2008, 12:10 PM

Woo hoo! Got the job!

I can't talk about exactly what I'm doing, but I'm excited.

eric · eric #**718** (**permalink**)

09-14-2008, 09:24 AM

uh, good luck and congrats Derek.

skye · skye #**719** (**permalink**)

09-15-2008, 02:46 PM

planning a wedding is hard work...

eric · eric #**720** (**permalink**)

09-15-2008, 03:13 PM

no doubt. with few exceptions, leave it up to your s.o.

leecho7 #710 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 26, 2006 Posts: 586 Mac Specs: Mac Pro 8 Core 2.8, 6gb Ram, 2TB HD space, Geforce 8800GT//Macbook Pro 2.16, 2gb Ram	08-29-2008, 10:23 PM Whats up peeps. I am posting this post on my fresh new Mac Pro!! Bismillah ihr Rhman ihr Raheem The only way to truly learn and gain experience is from making mistakes. Thats why I'm a friggin genius.
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Derek McNelly #715 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 04, 2008 Location: Center Line, Michigan Posts: 1,574 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.0 GHz C2D - iPod Classic 80GB - iPhone 3GS 8GB	09-08-2008, 12:08 PM It appears I will be in possession of another Mac soon. Not sure what kind, but it's for sure a Mac. Someone at my mom's work decided to get a new one and didn't need the old one. No other information, but, it's a Mac. MacBook 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD - OS X 10.6 80 GB iPod Classic - "fredPod II" 8 GB iPhone 3GS - "fredPhone" MoTM February 2009
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Derek McNelly #716 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 04, 2008 Location: Center Line, Michigan Posts: 1,574 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.0 GHz C2D - iPod Classic 80GB - iPhone 3GS 8GB	09-08-2008, 08:39 PM So, I've got an interview for a graphic design job Wednesday morning. I'm going to be designing a product box. I know not what it is, nor how much I'll be offered, but it's experience. Hopefully I get it, and the pay is decent. MacBook 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD - OS X 10.6 80 GB iPod Classic - "fredPod II" 8 GB iPhone 3GS - "fredPhone" MoTM February 2009
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Derek McNelly #717 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 04, 2008 Location: Center Line, Michigan Posts: 1,574 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.0 GHz C2D - iPod Classic 80GB - iPhone 3GS 8GB	09-10-2008, 12:10 PM Woo hoo! Got the job! I can't talk about exactly what I'm doing, but I'm excited. MacBook 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD - OS X 10.6 80 GB iPod Classic - "fredPod II" 8 GB iPhone 3GS - "fredPhone" MoTM February 2009
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eric #718 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	09-14-2008, 09:24 AM uh, good luck and congrats Derek. Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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Member Since: Sep 12, 2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,224 Mac Specs: Macbook 2.0ghz coeduo 1GB RAM 80 GB HD SuperDrive	09-15-2008, 02:46 PM planning a wedding is hard work... Blog- My random musings as I document the spiritual changes I go through. "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1st Corinithians 3:13
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Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	09-15-2008, 03:13 PM no doubt. with few exceptions, leave it up to your s.o. Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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