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  1. 19th September 2007, 11:13 AM #121
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    Finally got around to hanging the doors. I put the much-maligned knob in the fire for a few minutes (first person to say you should've left it there gets a reddie) and it took on a nice rosy patina, thanks BM.

    The snapped screw was removed by cutting a length of brass tube with the internal diameter slightly smaller than the screw. I cut a notch in the end and chucked it up in the drill, then drilled it into the hole. It wrapped around the screw and I was able to withdraw it. I put in a dowel and all is good.

    It still needs another coat of traditional wax but other than that, it's finished. Thanks for watching!

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  3. 19th September 2007, 11:17 AM #122
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    G'day SilentC,

    . Said before but the grain of the banksia is real nice.

    The idea of throwing the knob in the fire to give it a patina is a great idea.
    I make things, I just take a long time.

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    The idea of throwing the knob in the fire to give it a patina is a great idea.
    I bet he never expected me to actually go and do it though! Must admit I was a bit nervous about it, but it worked out well and it now looks about a hundred years old.
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    I don't suppose I did expect you to do it, but it was a serious suggestion, so I'm glad you plucked up the courage.

    It works for new painted steel stuff too. Just remember to wax it after it's out!

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    Oh, and just for completeness, here are before and after pictures of the rack and the pile of sawdust I created!
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    Looks good, why have you got a hundred year old knob on a brand new cabinet?
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    I think the trees might have been a hundred years old when they were cut down, OK?
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    But the knob looks.... older.... than..... OK. I'll go now.
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    Absolutely magnificent silent. The whole thing has turned out beautifully. Top marks all round.
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