The table had to have a presentation quality, but there was no reason it couldn't also be functional and unique. Probably not at the same time, though. Dry-erase panels were the same size as the MDF sheets acting as a tabletop, so a couple of them were cut to size, including the hole in the middle. Since the table was not perfectly symmetrical, the boards would only fit perfectly in one arrangement. Granted, since they will be topped by a spinning pillar of lights, it might not draw all the attention.
The bottom of the dry-erase panels would be colored black, and I wanted them to be durable, so I bought a can of one-stop polyurethane with included black stain. I have used this in previous projects. The first step took more stain than I thought, and the color was inconsistent.
There was enough polyurethane for a second coat. Fortunately, it was cool outside, so the layer had enough time to spread out and release bubbles before it dried. This process took two days.
Placing the black and white next to each other produced a subtle effect. During the working portion of the hackathon, only the dry-erase side will be visible so it can be used functionally for keeping and sharing notes. For the presentation, we will flip the panels, so only the black is visible, which is also the most durable side.
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2019-10-03
Corners and center cut off
The bottom of the dry-erase panels would be colored black, and I wanted them to be durable, so I bought a can of one-stop polyurethane with included black stain. I have used this in previous projects. The first step took more stain than I thought, and the color was inconsistent.
First coat looking a bit thin
There was enough polyurethane for a second coat. Fortunately, it was cool outside, so the layer had enough time to spread out and release bubbles before it dried. This process took two days.
Second coat
Placing the black and white next to each other produced a subtle effect. During the working portion of the hackathon, only the dry-erase side will be visible so it can be used functionally for keeping and sharing notes. For the presentation, we will flip the panels, so only the black is visible, which is also the most durable side.
Black and white finishes
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2019-10-03
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