| How to Stain Teak Furniture Posted: 08 Sep 2017 05:00 PM PDT Teak is a large deciduous tree that grows in tropical forests. It's often used for outdoor furniture, since it's more resistant to the elements than other types of wood. When untreated, it tends to fade to a greyish color, so it is often stained. Before being able to stain teak furniture, you'll need to sand and smooth the wood first. EditSanding the Teak - Wipe dirt, dust and debris off. You can use a dry paper towel or a cloth to brush any dirt off. If there are more tenacious spots to clean off, you can use a wet rag to rub them clean.
- Don't use any cleaning products. You might damage the wood, but you'll definitely make the staining process more difficult.[1]
- Sand rough spots with 120 grit sandpaper. Run your hand over the furniture to find any rough spots in the wood. If they need to be sanded down to match the rest of the surface, use this sandpaper to do so. While sanding, check often to make sure the spot is even with the rest of the wood.[2]
- Use 220 grit sandpaper on the whole surface. Before staining, you'll want to make sure the surface is even and prepared to absorb wood stain. Sand the entirety of the surface until it becomes even and smooth to the touch.
- Sand along the grain or you risk scratching the wood.
- Wipe any wood dust off with a dry rag before proceeding.[3]
EditSmoothing the Surface - Paint on a layer of sanding sealer. Use a foam brush to cover the wood in sealer. This will make the surface smoother and will give the wood stain better grip.
- If you want a lighter color, you can dilute the sealer with mineral spirits.[4]
- Wipe off excess sealer after a few minutes. Once the sealer has started to dry, use a clean cloth to wipe off any sealer that's still pooled atop the wood. This will prevent blotches and spots from forming on the wood. It'll also keep the surface smooth.[5]
- Let the sealer dry completely. It should only take a few hours for the sealer to dry completely.[6]
- Pass over your wooden furniture with 220 grit sandpaper. You should sand the surface a few times before proceeding. This will smooth out any spots where the sealer might not have dried evenly.
- Use a rag to wipe off any residue after sanding.[7]
EditStaining the Teak - Paint on a layer of stain. You can use a variety of tools to do this. A foam or bristle brush will do fine, but you can also use a cloth dipped in stain to color your teak furniture. Apply an even coat all over.
- If there are any parts of the furniture you don't want to stain, use masking tape to protect them.[8]
- Wipe off any stain not absorbed by the wood. Use a clean dry rag to wipe off excess stain. Use a rag you don't mind dirtying; the wood stain would be incredibly difficult to wash out.
- The longer you leave on the stain before wiping, the darker the color.[9]
- Let the wood stain dry. The amount of time it takes for the stain to completely dry will depend on how thick of a layer you used. Avoid touching the stain too much if it's still wet; you might end up with an uneven, blotchy coat.[10]
- Add another layer of stain for a darker color. After the first coat has dried, take a moment to see if you're satisfied with the color. If you want your furniture to be darker, you can add another coat of wood stain, right on top of the previous layer, following the same process.[11]
- Apply a finish to the surface. Use a clean brush to paint on the finish once you've gotten the desired color. After applying the finish, make sure to give it plenty of time to dry. There are three main types of finish, each with their own characteristics:
- Oil finishes look closest to wood, but aren't the best for protecting wood. Avoid using this kind of finish on outdoor furniture.
- Lacquer strike a good balance between attractive finish and durability, but require multiple coats.
- Polyurethane finishes are the most protective of the three, even repelling water.[12]
- If there are any gouges or rough areas in your furniture, you can use a wood filler before staining.
- If left outside, teak tends to turn silver-grey as it ages. If your furniture has changed color, it's especially important to sand it before staining.
- You can get an idea of what color you'll get from staining by testing these steps on a plank of teak.
- Since wood stain can irritate the skin, you should wear rubber gloves when staining teak.
EditThings You'll Need - 120 grit sandpaper
- 220 grit sandpaper
- Cloth or rag
- Rubber gloves
- Masking tape
- Paintbrush
- Wood stain
- Sanding sealer
- Wood finish
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| How to Gaff a Tuna Posted: 08 Sep 2017 09:00 AM PDT In any fishing trip where you're catching large fish (such as grouper, marlin, tuna, or swordfish), gaffing is the final step which allows you to bring the fish on board. When gaffing a large fish, you'll impale the fish with a large stick tipped with a substantial hook (the gaff) and swing the fish onboard.[1] Gaff placement is important: an improperly performed gaff job could result in the tuna escaping from the hook you've caught it with. EditTiming the Gaff - Keep the boat heading straight, at a low speed. Once a member of your fishing party has caught a tuna on the line, slow the speed of the fishing boat and don't make any unnecessary turns. This will make it easier for the angler to reel in the tuna. If the boat accelerates or makes sharp turns, the tuna may break the line or slip the hook.[2]
- Under these conditions, the tuna should swim up alongside the boat and present itself for gaffing.
- Wait for the tuna to come alongside the boat. If you feel impatient and strike too early, you'll likely miss the fish altogether and have to start the gaffing process over again. Stay patient: allow the person holding the fishing rod to work the fish in close to the boat. Don't strike with the gaff until the tuna is alongside the boat.[3]
- If you're standing in the stern of a fishing boat, wait to gaff at least until the tuna is flush with the back wall of the boat.
- New gaffers make a common mistake by attempting to gaff a tuna too early, when it's still trailing behind the boat.
- Reach the gaff over the tuna. Since the gaff hook is curved, you can't drive it straight into the tuna. Do not gaff a tuna from its near side (close to the wall of the boat). Instead, reach the gaff over the tuna's head and body, and point the hook back towards yourself to impale the fish.[4]
- This will also benefit you by decreasing the chance that you'll cut the fishing line. If you reach in front of the fish's head and over the fishing line, you risk slicing the line with the sharp point of the gaff.
EditGaffing the Tuna - Gaff the tuna behind the fish's gill plate. The gill plate holds a fish's gills and comprises the firm, bone-like sections on the front left and right sides of a tuna's body. Aim the point of your gaff for just behind the gill plate. The skin here will be thick enough to not tear when gaffed, and you won't risk damaging the tuna's edible meat.[5]
- If you miss your target and gaff a tuna through its midsection, it will likely escape. The thin skin on the belly of a fish is weak, and will tear through if you try to lift the fish on the gaff.[6]
- Similarly, if you miss the tuna's head and stab the gaff through its back or side, you'll likely damage one of the tuna steaks and render it inedible.
- Lift the tuna onboard. In the same motion that you gaff the fish, smoothly lift the tuna up towards the edge of the boat and over onto the deck. Lift the fish smoothly, without any jerking or twisting movements on the handle of the gaff. Do not pause between gaffing the fish and lifting it onboard. Instead, let the momentum of gaffing the fish continue as you lift the fish onboard.[7]
- Think of this in terms of "follow-through," much like when playing tennis or golf.
- Remove the gaff from the tuna's body. Once you have the fish on the deck of your boat, you can remove the gaff from the tuna's gill plate (or wherever you successfully gaffed the fish). Gaffs do not have a barb at the tip of the hook, so you should be able to slide the gaff out of the fish's body with ease.
- Do not gaff a fish—tuna or otherwise—if you're not planning to bring it back to the dock. You cannot release a gaffed fish back to the ocean, as the gaff wound will prove fatal in nearly all cases.[8]
EditSelecting a Gaff for Tuna - Purchase either a 4-foot or 6-foot gaff with a 4-inch hook. Since tuna are on the larger size of the spectrum of fish that are commonly caught by gaff, you'll need to use an appropriately large gaff. Either a 4-ft (1.2 m) or 6-ft (1.8 m) gaff will give you enough length to hook a large tuna. The 4-inch (10 cm) hook will sink into the tuna's flesh deeply enough that the fish won't be able to wiggle away.[9]
- If you know the boat you'll be fishing from, take its height into consideration. If you'll be fishing from a large, high boat, choose the longer of the two gaff options.
- To purchase a gaff, visit a fishing supply store. Try to find a store that specializes in selling equipment used for offshore fishing.
- Attach a wrist cord to a straight gaff. If your gaff only has a textured handle at the base, a wriggling gaffed tuna could easily pull it out of your hand. To add a measure of security when gaffing, attach a wrist cord: this device will attach to the base of your gaff handle and loop around your wrist. Then, when fishing, even if the gaff is ripped from your hand, you will still have a hold of it via the wrist strap.[10]
- If you need help finding a wrist cord for your gaff, speak with the sales staff at the fishing supply store.
- Consider purchasing a flying gaff for tuna. A flying gaff is a specialized type of gaff typically used for heavy fish, large tuna (over 250 pounds [113 kg]) included. This type of gaff has a rope attached to the base of the gaff inside of the attached gaff pole. When a fish has been gaffed, the hook detaches from the base of the gaff, so that the fish is still hooked on the gaff but no longer right next to the boat's hull.[11]
- A flying gaff advantageously allows you to wear down a large fish before bringing it onboard. A flying gaff is also less likely to be torn from your grasp by a powerful, large tuna.
- Don't try to handle both the fishing pole in one hand and the gaff in the other. This is an impractical means of fishing. One person should man the fishing pole, and a second person can gaff the fish.[12]
- For obvious safety reasons, keep all gaffs safely stored on the boat until you need them.[13]
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| How to Schedule Tweets on Twitter Using TweetDeck Posted: 08 Sep 2017 01:00 AM PDT Scheduling Tweets on Twitter will help you to grow your account. This practice allows you to maintain an online presence on social media at times you're unavailable and cannot post Tweets in real time. Twitter's TweetDeck tool allows you to schedule Tweets for any time. - Go to TweetDeck. Visit tweetdeck.twitter.com in your browser and sign in with your Twitter account. If you already signed in to Twitter, you don't need to sign in again.
- Click on the button to open the Tweet box.
- Select your accounts. Click on the Twitter account(s) you'd like to tweet from.
- Compose your Tweet. Don't forget the 140 character limit. You can also add pictures to your Tweet by click on the button. Read How to Write a Good Tweet for tips on what to say.
- Click on the button. You can see that under the "Add images" button.
- Set the time and date to Tweet. You can change month by clicking on the button. Click on the AM/PM button to change the time period.
- Schedule your Tweet. Click on the button to save it. Done.
- Go to TweetDeck. Visit tweetdeck.twitter.com in your browser and sign in with your Twitter account.
- Click on the button from the side bar.
- Select from the pop-up screen. Now a new column for scheduled Tweets will appear on the dashboard.
- Edit a Tweet. Click on the link for a Tweet. Now edit your Tweet from the left side.
- Delete a scheduled Tweet if desired. Click on the link from the Tweet and confirm your Tweet deletion.
- Scheduling and posting multiple tweets within a short period of time can result in your Twitter account being flagged as spam, and lead to the suspension or blocking of your account.
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