[Larry C]

"Larry C" wrote in message
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Hello,

I am making a few cribbage boards. I am drawing the "skunk" lines on the
board My first try I did it with a fine point sharpie. I let the sharpie
dry for about an hour. When I put on the first coat of spray poly
(aerosol can, oil based ) the sharpie bled all over the place. Which
surprised me because if the kids touch anything with those markers it is
there forever.

I sanded it all off and tried to draw the lines after a coat of poly but
the marker didn't work well.

Do I need to go buy a paint marker or use a different method with the
poly. Please don't say paint with a fine brush.

Thanks

Larry C

BTW The wood I used this time was Ash. The next couple I make I hope to
use white oak. If that matters

[dan cordes]

Hi Larry,

When I make my cribbage boards, I use a fine tip paint pen for the lines.
You can get the pens at the hobby stores. I've used the pens on many types
of wood. I've never had any runs when finishing with poly.

Dan

"Larry C" wrote in message
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"Larry C" wrote in message
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Hello,

I am making a few cribbage boards. I am drawing the "skunk" lines on the
board My first try I did it with a fine point sharpie. I let the
sharpie dry for about an hour. When I put on the first coat of spray
poly (aerosol can, oil based ) the sharpie bled all over the place.
Which surprised me because if the kids touch anything with those markers
it is there forever.

I sanded it all off and tried to draw the lines after a coat of poly but
the marker didn't work well.

Do I need to go buy a paint marker or use a different method with the
poly. Please don't say paint with a fine brush.

Thanks

Larry C

BTW The wood I used this time was Ash. The next couple I make I hope to
use white oak. If that matters

[Larry C]

"dan cordes" wrote in message
...
Hi Larry,

When I make my cribbage boards, I use a fine tip paint pen for the
lines. You can get the pens at the hobby stores. I've used the pens on
many types of wood. I've never had any runs when finishing with poly.

Dan

"Larry C" wrote in message
...

"Larry C" wrote in message
...
Hello,

I am making a few cribbage boards. I am drawing the "skunk" lines on
the board My first try I did it with a fine point sharpie. I let the
sharpie dry for about an hour. When I put on the first coat of spray
poly (aerosol can, oil based ) the sharpie bled all over the place.
Which surprised me because if the kids touch anything with those markers
it is there forever.

I sanded it all off and tried to draw the lines after a coat of poly but
the marker didn't work well.

Do I need to go buy a paint marker or use a different method with the
poly. Please don't say paint with a fine brush.

Thanks

Larry C

BTW The wood I used this time was Ash. The next couple I make I hope to
use white oak. If that matters



Dan

Can I ask how you drill the holes? I used a template from Rockler. It
worked OK but it was a a pain to keep from moving during the process.

Thanks for the advice about the pain pens

Larry C

[Robatoy[_2_]]

On Feb 5, 7:11*pm, "Larry C" wrote:
"dan cordes" wrote in message

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Hi Larry,

* When I make my cribbage boards, I use a fine tip paint pen for the
lines. You can get the pens at the hobby stores. I've used the pens on
many types of wood. I've never had any runs when finishing with poly.

Dan

"Larry C" wrote in message
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"Larry C" wrote in message
.. .
Hello,

I am making a few cribbage boards. *I am drawing the "skunk" lines on
the board *My first try I did it with a fine point sharpie. *I let the
sharpie dry for about an hour. *When I put on the first coat of spray
poly (aerosol can, oil based ) the sharpie bled all over the place.
Which surprised me because if the kids touch anything with those markers
it is there forever.

I sanded it all off and tried to draw the lines after a coat of poly but
the marker didn't work well.

Do I need to go buy a paint marker or use a different method with the
poly. Please don't say paint with a fine brush.

Thanks

Larry C

BTW *The wood I used this time was Ash. *The next couple I make I hope to
use white oak. *If that matters

Dan

Can I ask how you drill the holes? *I used a template from Rockler. *It
worked OK but it was a a pain to keep from moving during the process.

Thanks for the advice about the pain pens

Larry C

In that case, you drill at opposing end holes first, then put in a pin
or three to keep the template in place whilst drilling the rest of
them.

You're welcome...*smirk*

[Larry C]

"Robatoy" wrote in message
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On Feb 5, 7:11 pm, "Larry C" wrote:
"dan cordes" wrote in message

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Hi Larry,

When I make my cribbage boards, I use a fine tip paint pen for the
lines. You can get the pens at the hobby stores. I've used the pens on
many types of wood. I've never had any runs when finishing with poly.

Dan

"Larry C" wrote in message
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"Larry C" wrote in message
.. .
Hello,

I am making a few cribbage boards. I am drawing the "skunk" lines on
the board My first try I did it with a fine point sharpie. I let the
sharpie dry for about an hour. When I put on the first coat of spray
poly (aerosol can, oil based ) the sharpie bled all over the place.
Which surprised me because if the kids touch anything with those
markers
it is there forever.

I sanded it all off and tried to draw the lines after a coat of poly
but
the marker didn't work well.

Do I need to go buy a paint marker or use a different method with the
poly. Please don't say paint with a fine brush.

Thanks

Larry C

BTW The wood I used this time was Ash. The next couple I make I hope to
use white oak. If that matters

Dan

Can I ask how you drill the holes? I used a template from Rockler. It
worked OK but it was a a pain to keep from moving during the process.

Thanks for the advice about the pain pens

Larry C

In that case, you drill at opposing end holes first, then put in a pin
or three to keep the template in place whilst drilling the rest of
them.

You're welcome...*smirk*

The template holes 1/4" are bigger than the holes 1/8" that are drilled in
the board. The template is made to be used with a self centering bit
setup. Went by Rockler and they don't have a pin that would do the trick.
I might try double stick tape on the next one I do.

Larry C

[CW[_2_]]

A draftsmans ruling pen (the old type with adjustable nib) lays down perfect
lines with paint. Just thin the paint to the consistency of ink, fill the
pen (use a dropper, don't dip it) and draw lines.

"Larry C" wrote in message
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"Larry C" wrote in message
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Hello,

I am making a few cribbage boards. I am drawing the "skunk" lines on
the
board My first try I did it with a fine point sharpie. I let the
sharpie
dry for about an hour. When I put on the first coat of spray poly
(aerosol can, oil based ) the sharpie bled all over the place. Which
surprised me because if the kids touch anything with those markers it is
there forever.

I sanded it all off and tried to draw the lines after a coat of poly but
the marker didn't work well.

Do I need to go buy a paint marker or use a different method with the
poly. Please don't say paint with a fine brush.

Thanks

Larry C

BTW The wood I used this time was Ash. The next couple I make I hope to
use white oak. If that matters