Month: October 2012

Galaxy S3 – Continued Problems

            Get’s really warm, uncomfortably so in the pocket.  This heat is not battery related, it is located in the area by the home button.  When this happens, battery life takes a nose dive. “No…

Understated Desk – Completed

The staining process was completed last weekend, and the stain had all week to completely dry.  Starting Saturday and finishing on Sunday morning I added three coats of Minwax water-based, semi-gloss poly.  I think it turned out quite well, and will…

Understated Desk – Finishing

Getting close now… a coat of Minwax water-based wood conditioner on all surfaces.  This will help eliminate the blotching that can happen with pine.  It also prevents the stain from soaking into end-grain, which causes it to be darker.  Great product, just…

Understated Desk – Assembly Completed

The assembly phase of the desk has been completed.  I added some corner braces that will serve two puroses:  First, it wil stregthen the desk, and second it will provide a place to attache the top.  The drawers were also…