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27th March 2012, 04:36 PM
Thread: Roubo Bench Issues and Questions
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Just as well my rasps are Sapphire coated then!...
Just as well my rasps are Sapphire coated then! Thanks for the tip-off, because I was going to do the same with my files (when I get them), and they probably won't be coated.
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13th March 2012, 02:34 PM
Thread: Roubo Bench Issues and Questions
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Yes I know what you mean about durability, but...
Yes I know what you mean about durability, but the poly glue seems to solve that problem - I've given those clamps etc a fair belting over two years and not even an edge or corner has lifted or torn....
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13th March 2012, 01:52 PM
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Whilst it does not look as handsome as suede...
Whilst it does not look as handsome as suede leather I've found that the very cheap perforated rubber mats have enormous gripping power. Where required I glue it to fences etc with polyurethane glue...
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8th March 2012, 09:30 PM
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Hmmm...what about a Dovetail Soup then?
Hmmm...what about a Dovetail Soup then?
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8th March 2012, 07:08 PM
Thread: Roubo Bench Issues and Questions
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Remember the Progressive Dinner Parties that were...
Remember the Progressive Dinner Parties that were all the rage in the 60s &70s? You know, where you had Canapes at Derek's place, entree at Joe's place, and finished up with a big steak at Bob's...
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24th February 2012, 11:40 AM
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:roflmao2:Pretty square lookin' dog Derek. Don't...
:roflmao2:Pretty square lookin' dog Derek. Don't know what your problem is with re-doing them. But I wouldn't try a 3/4" round - the fit would be too tight.
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22nd February 2012, 02:20 PM
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Backtrack?
Hi Derek
Dunno if this is valid or workable, but have another look at my post #40 and see if that can be incorporated - it may give you a flash of an idea (or cause a yawn!). Perhaps you can use... -
8th February 2012, 10:17 PM
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Thought that would be obvious!
In a wodden shop. Where else?:D
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24th January 2012, 09:07 PM
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1) If the timber has been jointed and...
1) If the timber has been jointed and thicknessed, and with the skills of this particular maker - should be do-able
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24th January 2012, 03:06 PM
Thread: Roubo Bench Issues and Questions
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Derek, just a thought, and please bear in mind...
Derek, just a thought, and please bear in mind that this comes from a novice (if that) who has never even used a woodworker's bench, let alone built one. Only got one plane and 6 (current) Irwin...