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X_Digger

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5. Yeah, I say 'chalk'.. but that's to be determined.

Reply to Warpy (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 7, 2014, 11:47 PM

Apr 2014

I've got the frame and a piece of tempered hardboard. I was going to just get a can of chalkboard paint and take a whack at it, but you make a good point.

I think I've got a piece of cork, if it's the right thickness, that would also work there.

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Two sorta scrap projects.. [View all] X_Digger Apr 2014 OP

That is really nice work. Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #1

Probably milk paint. (Kind of a beach cottage-ey look.) n/t X_Digger Apr 2014 #2

Maybe rethink the first one. No matter where the hooks go, you're going to Warpy Apr 2014 #3

Yeah, I say 'chalk'.. but that's to be determined. X_Digger Apr 2014 #5

How about 2 rows of hooks? Warpy Apr 2014 #8

Maybe.. I was considering turning some pegs for the lower rail. X_Digger Apr 2014 #9

Nice stuff maddezmom Apr 2014 #4

Thanks! n/t X_Digger Apr 2014 #6

Sometimes no plan is the best plan I would suppose ! Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2014 #7

I do have a compressor and one of those automotive type spray guns. X_Digger Apr 2014 #10