Robert Cowan | Logo Inlay Project (Part 5) - Final Finishing! @RobertCowanDIY | Uploaded 4 years ago | Updated 9 hours ago
I wanted a project that would combine woodworking, metalworking, CNC, and a few other skills. I decided to make a physical representation of my YouTube channel's logo out of aluminum and walnut as a way to not only learn some new skills, but also promote my channel a bit more. This project is less about the final result, and more about learning along the way! This project also shows just how much work goes into a project.
In part 5, I'm finishing this thing off! Sanding, sanding, some more sanding. I wanted to show you the process behind finishing both the wood and aluminum at the same time. I'm using Osmo 3043 for the final finish on the wood, and you can find some here:
Osmo 3043: amzn.to/2EsBiX6
Blacktail Studio videos helped me out quite a bit, go check out his channel for woodworking tips and tricks! This isn't affiliated in any way, just showing where I found my information from.
youtube.com/c/BlacktailStudio
Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/RobertCowanDIY
00:00 Intro
00:25 MDF Removal
02:21 Machining pocket for french cleat
03:40 Suprise Engraving
04:05 Holes for cleat
04:20 Mounting french cleat
04:39 Finishing the back
05:49 Infilling the engraving
07:15 Fixing french cleat
09:00 Sanding the sides
12:08 Sanding the face
13:23 Seal Coat
14:09 Finish discussion
16:01 Finish testing
18:56 Osmo 3043 top coat
20:13 Second coat
21:32 Back, round 2
22:49 Back, finished
23:08 Front finishing continued
23:54 Front, finished
24:18 Glamour shots!
26:03 Surprise!
I wanted a project that would combine woodworking, metalworking, CNC, and a few other skills. I decided to make a physical representation of my YouTube channel's logo out of aluminum and walnut as a way to not only learn some new skills, but also promote my channel a bit more. This project is less about the final result, and more about learning along the way! This project also shows just how much work goes into a project.
In part 5, I'm finishing this thing off! Sanding, sanding, some more sanding. I wanted to show you the process behind finishing both the wood and aluminum at the same time. I'm using Osmo 3043 for the final finish on the wood, and you can find some here:
Osmo 3043: amzn.to/2EsBiX6
Blacktail Studio videos helped me out quite a bit, go check out his channel for woodworking tips and tricks! This isn't affiliated in any way, just showing where I found my information from.
youtube.com/c/BlacktailStudio
Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/RobertCowanDIY
00:00 Intro
00:25 MDF Removal
02:21 Machining pocket for french cleat
03:40 Suprise Engraving
04:05 Holes for cleat
04:20 Mounting french cleat
04:39 Finishing the back
05:49 Infilling the engraving
07:15 Fixing french cleat
09:00 Sanding the sides
12:08 Sanding the face
13:23 Seal Coat
14:09 Finish discussion
16:01 Finish testing
18:56 Osmo 3043 top coat
20:13 Second coat
21:32 Back, round 2
22:49 Back, finished
23:08 Front finishing continued
23:54 Front, finished
24:18 Glamour shots!
26:03 Surprise!
