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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.

So, aside from a...

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....

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...

Hmmm...what about a Dovetail Soup then?

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...

: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.

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...

In a wodden shop. Where else?:D

1) If the timber has been jointed and thicknessed, and with the skills of this particular maker - should be do-able

2) Yes, had considered that Ian, which is why I was suggesting perhaps part of...

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...