Sunday, January 3, 2010

Wobbly Wood

I am absolutely certain we can cure this situation. Personally, I get really excited when I have the opportunity to transform a "project" from its limp, loose, wobbly state to the rigid and stiff state that pretty much every body prefers. I just adore it. Actually, in the wobbly state, they are very dangerous! You may be thinking "no no, it's the other way around!" But trust me, I'm a pro. I know. Imagine Aunt May coming to visit and when she sits down, the wobbly wood just gives way! That's a pretty scary thought, isn't it! I know, I know. I have cured this sad situation in so many different ways, the next time I perform this delicate task, I will post it right here on this page. It will be an experiment. You know, just because I'm bored. Just kidding, I wish I were bored. Right now would be fine but I'm just too busy. Besides, I still have a headache from yesterday. Back to serious talk about making that project nice and stiff, the way they should always be. I'm not kidding about the experiment, call me an exhibitionist... Now, most of us ladies are familiar with the nail salon and the stuff they use to make our fingernails long and sleek and strong. That is some amazing, fast setting, hard stuff isn't it, Ladies. Good stuff, it is. I have used it to fill minor defects in my wood with excellent results but I've never actually tried to inject any inside. So my idea is to mix up some of that goo and make it a bit on the watery side so that it will flow in better and basically I will just inject it until it's full, then put a clamp on it. Better yet, I will wrap a nylon rope around it several times. The more wraps, the tighter the squeeze, so I'll be careful not to put so much pressure that all the goo comes out. Acting as a filler, this stuff should keep the wood stiff and it should be ready to enjoy in about ten minutes. I guess this is just like epoxy except it cures faster and yes, I've seen other stuff like this on TV but this is definitely different than that! Besides, I have some in my night stand.

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