Should've would've could've done

[ksmith]

Should've jogged this evening. Instead, I applied the first coat of stain to the oak vent registers I'll be installing in the kitchen and living room. An oak stain for the white oak kitchen registers, and maple stain for the red oak living room pieces.

Amazing, the difference that one coat of stain can make. There's nothing like good wood.

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[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

I got them from a place called Signature Hardware. I didn't think I'd ever find nice register covers because some of the outlets in my house are weird sizes (two are 30" long, so I had to get a couple of these). Googled one day during lunch, and danged if I didn't find this place. Spent waaaay too much, but given that the house has nice woodwork and hardwood floors throughout--except the bathroom--I figured it would be worth it.

I also bought registers and returns for the bedrooms. Of course, being an older, jury-rigged house, some vents aren't exact measurements, which means that I will need to shave baseboards. I bought a Japanese woodworking saw (like this one, but I'm not sure of the exact model) which will allow me to cut the baseboard while it's still on the wall. The person who rec'd it said that Japanese saws cut on the pull, which allows for more control.

I'm getting way too into this. But damn, that wood looks lovely.

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[kalligraphy.livejournal.com]

Think about a dremel tool, excellent for precision work including wood working and metal working

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[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

I've heard about those, too. I'll remember it as another option.

One good thing about all this is that I'll be working on baseboard edges. I should be able to ease them away from the wall an inch or two prior to cutting. It's going to be a pain, but the stained oak registers and returns are going to look so much nicer than the pinky-brown metal things they're replacing. The only advantage the pinky-brown metal had is that it could be bent to fit to some extent. A quarter inch difference in length? No biggie. With wood, it makes a difference.

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[alfreda89.livejournal.com]

Since you have nice woodwork throughout, it makes sense to me -- both for your enjoyment as long as you live there, and for resale.

The bathroom may need work, however? Or just no exposed wood?

Saw looks cool. Until the hands stop hurting, though, I'll just admire yours! (That website looks like Restoration Hardware for DIYers.)