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I wouldn't say (on close inspection) that it is perfect, but it has character.

The original leaf was missing, so I had to source some kauri to replace it. I purchased what I was told was kauri...

Thanks Alex. It took a while, with some hic ups, but I got there. And yes, one of those bottles in the background did get opened ! ! I live in the McLaren Vale area of SA, so good wines are a...

Hi All,

After starting the "restoration" of my extendable table in February, I have FINALLY finished.

I would just like to thank all forum users who have given me invaluable tips and advise (...

Hi All,

It has been a while, but I am onto the final stages of my table "restoration". I have applied 4 coats (at this stage) of hard shellac. I was advised in a previous forum some months ago...

Hi All,

I am so close to finishing that damn table I have been working on since February, I can taste it - watch out for splitters ! !

Anyway, the top is half kauri and half kauri substitute...

I recently had the same question, but I am more a novice than anything and do not have a lot of tools at my disposal to make a groove into the table frame.

I sourced a "bit" from a cabinet joinery...

Hi derek,

Does this technique work if I am using Hard Shellac as a finish? Being on top of the finish (if I understand you correctly), does this "lift out" at any stage?

Regards.

Marls

Hi All,

I am nearly finished my table, but have needed to fill a few nail holes and gouges. I tried using the sawdust and glue method, but with disappointing results - totally looked like crap...

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the profound remarks. I am already planning my next piece. I am on the lookout for an old china cabinet that needs some TLC - much to my partners horror ! ! The way I see it,...

Thanks guys for your help. Exactly what I was after. Now I know what to ask for.

Yay, I am nearly finished my table - only taken me 4 months ! !

Thanks again.

Marls

Hi All,

In a previouis post I was advised very kindly about a "button" method to attache a table top to frame.

Those concerned gave a very good diagram on how do to so, and I greatly appreciate...

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Hi Guys,

Just reading "the Bible" and "discovered a recipe for a tea stain which "emulating the golden hue that antique furniture gets with age". This sounds exactly want I want to finish the...

Thanks for the tips guys, and I will definitely keep in mind using on the edge - ouch ! ! (being female - that did make me smile ! !)

Hi All,

Could anyone please five me a few tips on the best way to use a ROS. I have been told to "turn the unit on after it is placed on the timber". Is there anything else I should be aware of...

Thanks for the info guys, glad I asked the question - very clear diagram - would this work for an extendable table where the frame moves as in "antique" tables?

Thanks again.

Marls

Hi All,

Earlier today I was looking up archives in relation to wood putty. I noted that "Wood Borer" in April 2003 mentioned "cracks appearing in table tops due to screws being used instead of...

Hi All,

Could somebody please recommend a water based stain to use on kauri pine? I am using shellac over the top, but need to "blend" in a new piece of timber closer to the original.

Thanks...

Thanks for the tip Eastie - for armed is for warned - I think I will look for a suitable water based stain. Learning all the time.

Ciao for now.

Marls
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Hi All,

In a previous post ("Hard Shellac Application") I indicated that I needed to stain a new piece of timber to blend in with the old piece a little better. I mentioned I was looking at...

Thanks everyone for your help - I am much better informed now and can approach the final stages with confidence.

I have had the table since February, so I don't think it will be too much of an...

Thanks again Gumby - you are perfect in your discription of how to do "stuff". Glad to "talk" to someone who has used the product, and as the learner I am, I am definitely soaking up ALL...

Gumby, you are an absolute legend - and don't you let anyone tell any different. Your information is exactly what I needed - and thanks for the tip about brushing - I was going to head that way as I...

Hi Zitan,

Thank you so much for the very informative response. Can you please explain the wet and dry sand paper - don't know much about that - any particular grit?

Look forward to response.
...

Hey Al, better watch outyou don't get any "nicks", they can show through the fish nets... ! ! Love it, put a smile on the dial ! ! Not the response I was thinking of though....

Marlene

Help please.

I am sure you experienced woodworkers are a little tired of seeing posts from me, but you have such a wealth of expertise and excellent advise.

Okay, have I crawled enough ?

I...

Hi All,

I have been having difficulty in locating a supplier in Adelaide for French Polish "bits" (have done a yellow pages search). I am about to apply Neil's hard shellac to a table top and...

Hi Everyone,

I have recently managed to get on to a cabinet maker who re-routed my kauri pine table top, including the new piece of timber used for the extendable leaf. He has done a fantastic...

Thanks for all the input guys. Got onto a good cabinet maker in the area. He is working on the piece now. This was not something I wanted to tackle with my lack of experience, but hey, I am...

Thanks Derek for your informative response.

I did check out the net yesterday to see what you were referring to, and learned the Hollow and Round moulding plane was an antique tool - and thought,...

Greg,

You wouldn't by any chance have any relatives in Adelaide - called Peter?

Thanks for the tip Derek - hand not heard of hollow and round moulding planes. I was of the thought the orginial routing may be lost, and a new edging required. I gather these are tools I could...

Thanks for your advise Peter, muchly appreciated.

Hi,

As some of you who have seen posts from me before are aware, I am restoring a kauri pine table. It was missing the leaf which made it extendable. I have purchased a piece to replace this. I...

Hi Everyone,

I am getting closer to finishing my table restoration project. I have purchased some "hard shellac" for the table top - both for protection and look.

Does anyone have an opinion...

Thanks Allan,

I am actually going down Swan Street for other "girl shopping" so that will be handy.

I gather you recommend Festo products above those I previously listed.

Thanks again.
...

Hi Everyone,

I am going to Melbourne the June long weekend - 11/6/04 - 14/06/04 (from Adelaide) and thought I may take the oportunity to perhaps purchase a Random Orbital Sander - my first power...

Thanks for all the info guys, I am much better informed and can now move to checking out equipment and actually know what I am looking for - a nice change.

I must say as a new comer to...

I was so glad to see this post, as I had been wondering about the difference between orbital and ROS.

I had also been thinking about purchasing a generic brand ROS for about $40 from Bunnings,...

Hi Guys,

Have tried to send you a photo of the table I am working on. Hope it works. Please let me know your thoughts - and if you have received it.

Cheers.

Marls

Thanks for that Neil - excellent source of information ! ! As always ! !

Did you received my email earlier this week? I asked what you would recommend as a finish on the legs. I have purchased...

Hi All,

As many of you already know, I am restoring a circa 1910 table with beautiful turned legs - which attracted me in the first place to the piece.

Thanks to tips recieved on this forum, I...

Whoops I posted a new thread instead of doing a reply - must be all the metho and turps in the air ! !

Anyway, I asked where can you purchase prepsol? Not something I have heard of before.
...

Thanks for the response guys.

Can I ask what is prepsol? Is this something that can be readily purchased from places like Bunnings?

Marls

Hi All,

I am removing old oil and wax finish from an old table. I am using metho and steel wool, but am finding this is leaving a milky residue.

Any tips on what would be a better solution? I...

Thanks Alan.

I think the ROS will be the go as I do not want to remove too much timber. I have to do some dowell holes to add an extendable piece and the current holes are already reasonably...

I am a novice restorer and am still working on my first "real" project.

I have purchased a circa 1910 kauri pine table and am up to the sanding stage. I was going to hand sand this, but have been...

Thanks for the tip Zitan.

I am thinking about trying the UBEAUT product - hard shellac - for the top after receiving some very good advise from Neil.

No borer, so looks as though another...

Getting closer to finish my tabel restoration project, but I still have not made up my mind how to finish the table top.

I recently purchased Neil's book - "The Polishers Handbook" - very...

Thanks for tip Mick, will give that a go. Don't really want to get another piece. It is kauri, (supposedly) and I have had a lot of trouble sourcing it. I suppose it is best to do this not long...