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2nd June 2019, 04:19 PM
Thread: More durable finish on Acacia Panel benchtop
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I'd love to know more about what you've found...
I'd love to know more about what you've found mate - torn between the two at the moment. I haven't tried the 2K booster yet either...
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2nd June 2019, 04:16 PM
Thread: More durable finish on Acacia Panel benchtop
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44Ronin - That looks very nice indeed! I've been...
44Ronin - That looks very nice indeed! I've been amazed at how superficial the stain is on the 'Acacia' panels are too - and how soft it is for a hardwood. I wonder if they've pulled the same trick...
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28th May 2019, 12:11 PM
Thread: Aluminium or Acrylic Tongue
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UPDATE: Well there was more slop than I expected...
UPDATE: Well there was more slop than I expected using the 3.2mm bit, so a bit of a disappointment. Once glue was applied the 3mm aluminium flat bar was a very nice fit, but the piece of benchtop...
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27th May 2019, 08:06 PM
Thread: Aluminium or Acrylic Tongue
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I've updated the original post with a terrible...
I've updated the original post with a terrible sketch but it should give some context. I've gone and bought a 3.2mm slot cutting blade and some aluminium strip and hopefully finishing the job...
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27th May 2019, 07:52 PM
Thread: More durable finish on Acacia Panel benchtop
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Sounds like good advice. I was in Timbecon today...
Sounds like good advice. I was in Timbecon today believe it or not and looked over those very same Whittle Waxes finishes. After some more digging online this evening they look like the best around -...
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27th May 2019, 10:16 AM
Thread: Aluminium or Acrylic Tongue
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Hadn't thought of that! But sadly, no table saw...
Hadn't thought of that! But sadly, no table saw yet. I'm also guessing it would be pretty tricky running 25mm benchtops on end in that way?
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27th May 2019, 09:47 AM
Thread: Aluminium or Acrylic Tongue
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Thanks for your input! I've considered a T Track...
Thanks for your input! I've considered a T Track solution, but I'm looking for a more seamless join. Once in place the section will rarely need to be removed.
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27th May 2019, 09:25 AM
Thread: More durable finish on Acacia Panel benchtop
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More durable finish on Acacia Panel benchtop
So I'm using those cheap Interbuild panels (Acacia) and they come with a hardwax oil finish that seems very light on. I'm wanting to build up the surface a bit. The most obvious choice would be to...
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27th May 2019, 09:16 AM
Thread: Aluminium or Acrylic Tongue
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Aluminium or Acrylic Tongue
I'm needing to slide a section of benchtop between existing (fixed) parallel benchtops (Acacia panel) and thinking of using a 3x25mm aluminium or perspex flat bar as a tongue on both sides. I'm...