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Mallets, Waxes, Cameras & Lighting - Shop Update

In this Shop Update I get to show off my new website design and  shoppe at http://darbinorvar.com. I also go over my lighting and camera setups.

In this Shop Update I get to show off my new website design and  shoppe at http://darbinorvar.com. I also go over my lighting and camera setups.

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Darbin Orvar Darbin Orvar

Shop Update - Whitewashing & Dovetailed Drawers

In this shop update I build a new wall and add whitewashing to it. Then I continue finishing my new workbench by adding dovetailed drawers and some storage space underneath.

In this shop update I build a new wall and add whitewashing to it. Then I continue finishing my new workbench by adding dovetailed drawers and some storage space underneath.

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Darbin Orvar Darbin Orvar

Finishing the Nightstand/Dresser with Clear Coat

This is part 2 in a 2-part video about building and finishing a small dresser/nightstand. In the first video I built and painted the piece and in the final video I add a clear top coat to the cabinet, as well as add redwood edgebanding to the drawers, add wax to the drawer sliders and wet sanding the top with soapy water and steel wool.

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Shop Update - Paint Brushes, Wood Rack and DIY Painting Booth

In the latest shop update I go over my new wood rack, a little about brushes and my diy spray booth. And Thor's hammer is now in the local hardware store. Thanks Spaeth!

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Darbin Orvar Darbin Orvar

Shop Update - HVLP Sprayers and Latex Paint

In this shop update I get to test a cool new sprayer I received from HomeRight, as well as go over a little about HVLP sprayers in general. I also got to go to the lumber yard and found some reclaimed wood that is just waiting for a project.

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