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12th September 2008, 09:20 AM
Thread: Old pommy furniture
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thanks for all the advise I am slowly working...
thanks for all the advise
I am slowly working on the good chairs that don't need glueing
Not usre about the 2 seater, the joint in the seat base that is slightly coming apart needs to be fully... -
7th September 2008, 07:35 PM
Thread: Old pommy furniture
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I'm in the Ryde area of Sydney, does anyone know...
I'm in the Ryde area of Sydney, does anyone know a good restorer around these ways?
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3rd September 2008, 09:09 AM
Thread: Old pommy furniture
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I intend on keeping these pieces for daily use in...
I intend on keeping these pieces for daily use in my house.
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2nd September 2008, 11:04 PM
Thread: Old pommy furniture
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It's is Ercol furniture, I found thr stickers....
It's is Ercol furniture, I found thr stickers.
Done some research and have found that it is indeed quite expensive now. each chairs is around 700. AUD for an original (I have 4) a repro 2 seater... -
8th August 2008, 08:29 PM
Thread: Ink stains
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Do you know what area in Bunnies this acid is...
Do you know what area in Bunnies this acid is stored
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6th August 2008, 05:24 PM
Thread: Ink stains
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this site is fantastic! this stain has been on...
this site is fantastic!
this stain has been on this bench for about 20 years.
were would one buy this product from in Sydney
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6th August 2008, 03:08 PM
Thread: Ink stains
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Ink stains
Hi
I have some ink stains in some old oak or elm wood that has been in it for years
is there any product that may get some of it out?
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6th August 2008, 03:05 PM
Thread: EEE and trade wax use
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Finally got a nice finish on the table top. just...
Finally got a nice finish on the table top.
just wondering about how tuff it is and how many coats I should put on.
I put a glass on the table that had tap water in it and have discovered a glass... -
1st August 2008, 06:45 PM
Thread: EEE and trade wax use
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What should I do with the finish I already have....
What should I do with the finish I already have.
Do I need to take it off and start again or should I just start on the top with more EEE and then the trade wax.
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24th July 2008, 09:19 PM
Thread: Old pommy furniture
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Old pommy furniture
Hi,
I have taken possesion of 4 old wooden dining chairs and 13 seater bench (all matching) that my mum brought over from England when she migrated about 50 years ago. Mum was given these by her... -
24th July 2008, 08:11 PM
Thread: EEE and trade wax use
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EEE and trade wax use
Hi,
I am the point of attempting the finish on a red gum table top
Have wet sanded with Scandanavian oil to 1500 grit and now have used the EEE and swandson mop and then tradewax to get a nice... -
21st July 2008, 11:41 AM
Thread: Leg problems
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Well it has sort of worked. I have only just got...
Well it has sort of worked.
I have only just got the project underway again and have completed the glue sizing process.
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13th December 2007, 09:13 AM
Thread: Leg problems
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thanks for the tips i will give it a go and see...
thanks for the tips
i will give it a go and see how it turns out
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11th December 2007, 03:35 PM
Thread: Leg problems
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Wattyl scandanavian oil is a 2 part product,...
Wattyl scandanavian oil is a 2 part product, esatpol and natural teak oil.
Not sure if this make any sense
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7th December 2007, 12:59 PM
Thread: Leg problems
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Leg problems
Hi all,
I am ahving trouble with my legs!
my table legs that is,
the 100 x 100redgum legs seems seasoned but each time I get them sanded, oiled and ready for polish they seem to go rough again.
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19th November 2007, 05:00 PM
Thread: Treated Pine supplies
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Treated Pine supplies
Hi all,
I am about to undertake a small deck project on the front of the house and would like to know if anyone can recommend a budget treated pine supplier.
I have done some research and found... -
22nd October 2007, 09:15 AM
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thanks will call and see what they have cheers:D
thanks will call and see what they have
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17th October 2007, 09:05 PM
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I'm looking for a cheap thicknesser would these...
I'm looking for a cheap thicknesser
would these guys have one and would they arrange courier to Sydney
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17th October 2007, 10:19 AM
Thread: re-using pine decking
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thanks team I think it will be the Ryobi from...
thanks team
I think it will be the Ryobi from bunnies
I was thinking of going to an auction house and trying to pick up some timber from there, has anyone had any experience doing this.
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16th October 2007, 10:20 PM
Thread: re-using pine decking
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all good points I have just measured the pine...
all good points
I have just measured the pine and it is about 23 mm thick not 19 as first thought and the nail lines are at 460 spacings so if taken to 21 mm then I guess there should be next to no... -
16th October 2007, 05:18 PM
Thread: re-using pine decking
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I'm thinking that I will only need to take a mm...
I'm thinking that I will only need to take a mm off the top
I am pretty sure you can buy an anti fungi additive to add to oils etc before application and I don't think that insects will be an issue... -
15th October 2007, 09:09 PM
Thread: re-using pine decking
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do you think one off those $400. thicknesser...
do you think one off those $400. thicknesser would be up for the task
30 pieces of pine at 7.1 meters long
far bit of wood but only soft wood.
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15th October 2007, 05:08 PM
Thread: re-using pine decking
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Good point not sure, hadn't thought of that. ...
Good point
not sure, hadn't thought of that.
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15th October 2007, 04:42 PM
Thread: re-using pine decking
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re-using pine decking
Hi
I am thinking of pulling up approx 20 meters of pine decking that has a lot of scratches and old oil on it. I am also thinking of building a simular size deck out the front of the house. I was... -
25th September 2007, 12:53 PM
Thread: Finshing issues
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Alright then Neil. would you say your Tradwax is...
Alright then Neil.
would you say your Tradwax is better than the other products I have mentioned.
I have got linen mop and used that as described and things are looking good but everyone wraps the... -
24th September 2007, 09:52 AM
Thread: Finshing issues
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What I meant Neil was I have followed what was on...
What I meant Neil was I have followed what was on the can, then used the EEE wax as a polish as offered by another forum user suggested.
As far as I can tell I haven't cut any corners Neil.
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21st September 2007, 01:02 PM
Thread: Finshing issues
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cheers Rob it's off to the shops again and back...
cheers Rob
it's off to the shops again and back into the shed fro the weekend
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21st September 2007, 11:13 AM
Thread: Finshing issues
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thanks again will the pads only go on festool, I...
thanks again
will the pads only go on festool, I use a bosch 400 ROS (all I can afford)
the festool H&L paper fit it
what grit would you recommend to get back to timber 180?
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21st September 2007, 10:21 AM
Thread: Finshing issues
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Sorry to be a pain but I am new to all this...
Sorry to be a pain but I am new to all this
where can I get the 2000 - 4000 ROS papers from the carbatec here only seems to go to 1500 nothing close in bunnyies
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21st September 2007, 09:10 AM
Thread: Finshing issues
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this is what I followed off their web site and on...
this is what I followed off their web site and on the can!
am I reading it wrong?
Natural Plant Oils penetrate deep into timbers. Light also travels with the oils along the timber fibres into... -
20th September 2007, 10:24 PM
Thread: Finshing issues
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bought some organoil wax polish and some gilly...
bought some organoil wax polish and some gilly stephens wax with carunba mix if this stuff doesn't produce the desired look I might try some of that wipe on poly
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20th September 2007, 03:39 PM
Thread: Finshing issues
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hard burnishing oil followed the intructions on...
hard burnishing oil
followed the intructions on the can
might try the Busy Bee wax i have at home with some 0000 steel wool then a hand buff
the satin shine is nice with the light on it but the... -
20th September 2007, 02:37 PM
Thread: Finshing issues
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once dry sanding was finished with 400 (this was...
once dry sanding was finished with 400 (this was also wet down between grit changes with damp rag and moistened to stand up the fibres, then dried and then sanded before moving up to next grade).
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20th September 2007, 01:00 PM
Thread: Finshing issues
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can i go over the top of the eee with more oil or...
can i go over the top of the eee with more oil or do i need to just go with the finishing wax
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20th September 2007, 12:18 PM
Thread: Finshing issues
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Finshing issues
Hi all,
i have finished off the table top (Red Gum) and an not fully happy with the finsih
I used organoil and then the EEE polish wax
Dry sand 80 120 180 240 320 400 then wet sand with oil + 400... -
18th September 2007, 09:21 AM
Thread: Warped redgum table top
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I have the bottle jack pumped up on the corner in...
I have the bottle jack pumped up on the corner in question, it has been there over night. When I got home from work I released the pressue and found that the corner has staightened out so I left it...
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17th September 2007, 11:58 AM
Thread: Warped redgum table top
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thanks for the advise, I was considering some...
thanks for the advise, I was considering some mechanical assistance like some heavy right angle on the underside of the top to help hold it straight. the timber has been in the garage for a month now...
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17th September 2007, 10:05 AM
Thread: Warped redgum table top
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the warp is about 12-14mm high, i have oiled both...
the warp is about 12-14mm high, i have oiled both sides, the underside has only on a wipe on it. when i run a straight edge along it the centre is quite good but the ends are not to good. I have used...
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16th September 2007, 09:24 PM
Thread: Warped redgum table top
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Warped redgum table top
Hi fellow woodies, I have just finished sanding and sanding and sanding and oiling and oiling and sanding my table top to the point of attachmet to to frame and now it has decided to turn it's...
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13th September 2007, 05:56 PM
Thread: finishing red gum table top
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thanks team, i will start this on the weekend...
thanks team,
i will start this on the weekend and will post a few pick to look at when the job is finished.
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13th September 2007, 02:24 PM
Thread: finishing red gum table top
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i have just picked up some festool 120 240 for...
i have just picked up some festool 120 240 for dry and 400 1500 for wet.
they guy there gave me some advise on how to go about the finish with the oil, looks like i have a lot more sanding coming... -
12th September 2007, 08:56 PM
Thread: finishing red gum table top
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does he refer to wet and dry paper like the type...
does he refer to wet and dry paper like the type I have used to rub back spray paint on cars etc.
If so where do you get this grades for use on the ROS.
I haven't seen any yet that are real wet and... -
12th September 2007, 08:10 PM
Thread: finishing red gum table top
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thanks gents. what about the recommended...
thanks gents.
what about the recommended finishing method
I hear the term wet sanding would this be a starting point
I must have bought a thousand sheets of paper but does wet sanding mean I... -
12th September 2007, 07:33 PM
Thread: finishing red gum table top
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More pics
more pics of table top
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12th September 2007, 03:04 PM
Thread: finishing red gum table top
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see attached the marks are on the right side...
see attached
the marks are on the right side slab on the inside they look like machine marks but are not. -
12th September 2007, 02:38 PM
Thread: finishing red gum table top
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finishing red gum table top
Hi,
I am starting on the tabletop for my new redgum slab dinning table (2 sepperate slab peices that will not be joined).
The slabs been sanded by a large belt sander already but needs to be sanded... -
3rd September 2007, 06:01 PM
Thread: red gum natural edge table top
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cheers I will pick one up tomorrow
cheers I will pick one up tomorrow
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3rd September 2007, 05:59 PM
Thread: red gum natural edge table top
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would you recommend a brass wire bruss or a steel...
would you recommend a brass wire bruss or a steel wire brush
I have a steel one that goes on the grinder but it is very stiff
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3rd September 2007, 05:28 PM
Thread: red gum natural edge table top
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red gum natural edge table top
Hi all,
I am new to this site and would appreciate some advise from some experts.
I am putting together a 2.1 m x 1.2 m red gum slab table at home.
I am currious about the best method to achieve a...