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  1. 6th July 2006, 05:29 PM #1
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    Hi all,

    Mine's the Oregon and Jarrah, hers is the Utile Mahogany and Tassie Blackwood. I particularly wanted to point out the result of using Organoil Hard Burnishing oil which I used on the Kitchen bench. Wet and dry to 2k grit and buffed with lambswool. You can see the reflection of the rosating dish in the surface on one view. I used Organoil outside oil for the workbench and it really holds up well under a variey of oil and glue spills.

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    Nice work buddy. Are they made of recycled timber?
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    Good stuff Rob, both the benches look nice and solid, is that a drawer in the bench (pic #3) Bet SWMBO must be happy with her bench.
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    Very Very nice!!!!

    I have to confess, I like the finish on SHMBO's bench, but overall, I like yours better, it has a vice

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    Verry spiffy!
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    nice work, they look like they will last for many years to come.
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    Wow, they look solid and heavy! no wonder you put castors on the wifes', yours obvisiously doensn't need them since it wont be moving out of the workshop. Good work, impressive.
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    Hi all again,

    Some answers.
    Unfortunately they are not recycled. Cost is high, I only drive a Toyota echo and I have nowhere to store a lot of timber, so I buy what I need when I need it. (and it hurts).
    Yes there is a drawer in the Kitchen bench, its 200 deep,140 high and 55 wide (mm) with dovetails all round.
    The work bench now has two vises, with a Veritas two handle chain jobby at one end.
    I hope they will last a lifetime and beyond

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    These SWMBO benches seem to be coming out of the woodwork so to speak!
    Nice work mate
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    Hi Harry,
    I think your right about that. I'm sure every SWMBO who has seen tools arriving in the Garage/Carport/Shed has instantly thought " I know what I need!!"
    Maybe it's genetic.
    I have to say that after seeing your bench I wasn't sure I should put mine on here. Your's was spectacular. (Should we start a mutual admiration society?). I guess I wanted to show the variety that necessity encourages.

    Must go, the cat wants to send an email!

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    Both are brilliant well done

    Now having said that I know you can feel that "BUT" coming and so it is

    But... why didnt you counter sink the screws and put some bungs in to cover them? would look 100% instead of those screw heads everywhere

    Otherwise... beautiful! green one comin your way!
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    Very very nice. I like the abundance of dog holes on your bench: you can never have enough of 'em.
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