I'm thinking of flocking 2 drawers in a new cabinet. Has someone out there done this? How di it go? What equipment do I but? Is it difficult? Need info.
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How do you “French fit” a box ?I've done this for several drawers and boxes that were French fit for the tools they contain. I was concerned it might be difficult but after trying it's not. Really very easy to do and no expensive equipment required. I purchased everything from Klingspor's. You need the undercoat/adhesive, the fibers and a flocking tube. The brand I used is Flock It! by Suede-Tex. The adhesive and fibers need to be the same color, black in my case.
The instruction sheet that came with the tube breaks down the process. In their words, "The application of Suede-Tex is a simple process used in junior high school wood-shops." Figured if a 6/7th grader could do I wouldn't mess it up! One caution is to plan it out so you have a container for catching the excess fibers. These can be reused. You want to cover the area thoroughly and then shake off the excess after the adhesive is dry (next day).
How do you “French fit” a box ?
YesI have this coming up for a display table. I guess flocking replicates the stick on felt paper without the seams?
OK. So you do the cavity by hand. I was thinking about that foam that you can press something into.French fit refers to making a cavity where the tool (or whatever object) fits into the container. Below is a box I made for a Lie-Nielsen inlay tool and the cutters. In the first picture you see the tool out of the cavity that just matches the shape. I did this by excavating a piece of 1/2" MDF to match the shape. I flocked the MDF before inserting it into the box.
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Yes, in my case I used a Forstner bit to drill out the large are and then chisels to cut the rest. I finished with a small router plane to smooth up the bottom. Any divots or mistakes can be filled with putty before applying the flocking. The foam you mention might work as the base, though I'd be concerned the flocking adhesive would dissolve it.So you do the cavity by hand. I was thinking about that foam that you can press something into.