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  1. 9th February 2009, 10:23 PM #1
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    Default Chopping Block (first biggish project)

    Hi All,

    I have only recently taken up woodworking as a hobby. My father passed away in December and I needed something to keep my mind busy. My first project was a small display box to store Dad's coffin flag.

    This is my first project I feel comfortable in sharing.

    The chopping block is made from Jarrah and Mountain Ash. The stand is pine. The block is finished with Wood Wipe. The stand is finished in Liming solution and a water-based clear coat.

    Your comments would be appreciated.

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  3. 9th February 2009, 11:10 PM #2
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    It's very nice, I like the way it's built too with traditional joinery for the drawer sliders.
    How did you join the frame?
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  4. 10th February 2009, 08:17 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by missionaryman View Post
    It's very nice, I like the way it's built too with traditional joinery for the drawer sliders.
    How did you join the frame?
    Hi missionaryman, thanks for the response.

    The frame is joined with mortice and tennon joints.
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  5. 10th February 2009, 08:45 AM #4
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    Very nice Bobster, I like it
    Cheers,

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    Very neat. Love the combination of timbers/colours.
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    Not bad mate, not bad at all.
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    That's really nice.

    Where did you get the liming solution from?
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  9. 10th February 2009, 04:47 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wongdai View Post
    That's really nice.

    Where did you get the liming solution from?
    Thanks for the great comments.

    The Liming solution came from Bunnings - in the timber stain section. Cost about the same as any other stain.
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    A worthy cause, pair of them would make superb lamp tables!
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    Yep, great job, keep em coming!
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    Great work Bobster - its got heaps of character.

    Could you tell me a bit more about how you made it? What tools you used etc?

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    Well done. Looks great.
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    nice project mate good job. you can be very proud!
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    It looks very smart.
    The jarrah and ash look very good together.
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    hey mate, which method did you use to attach the top?
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