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25th April 2024, 10:33 PM
Thread: Stain, Sealer, Shellac!
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I will be trying Robs suggestion tomorrow and if...
I will be trying Robs suggestion tomorrow and if that doesn't work for me I'll give the Intergrain ultraprep primer & sealer or the Bondall Monocel All Purpose Timber Sealer a go.
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25th April 2024, 10:27 PM
Thread: Stain, Sealer, Shellac!
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The picture above is only an example of how dark...
The picture above is only an example of how dark the finish is I'm looking for.
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25th April 2024, 10:25 PM
Thread: Stain, Sealer, Shellac!
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I have no issue wiping the stain on, its keeping...
I have no issue wiping the stain on, its keeping it on and not re-dissolving the stain that's the problem. I have tried spray, roller, wiping, brushing all to varying degree's of finesse and none...
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25th April 2024, 06:37 PM
Thread: Stain, Sealer, Shellac!
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Thanks for the advice Rob, I'll give it a go!.
Thanks for the advice Rob, I'll give it a go!.
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25th April 2024, 06:06 PM
Thread: Stain, Sealer, Shellac!
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I forgot the links!: ...
I forgot the links!:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/bondall-1l-monocel-all-purpose-timber-sealer_p1580932
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25th April 2024, 04:59 PM
Thread: Stain, Sealer, Shellac!
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Stain, Sealer, Shellac!
If I want to seal in an Alcohol Dye stain, so I can use Shellac as my final finish, is there anything other than
Sanding Sealer I can use to seal the stain so it doesn't lift the stain?.
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24th April 2024, 07:09 PM
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Ah I thought it was a varnish finish you used by...
Ah I thought it was a varnish finish you used by Wattyl, my bad!.
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24th April 2024, 06:46 PM
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Hey Rob, whats the Wattyl stuff you been using?. ...
Hey Rob, whats the Wattyl stuff you been using?.
As for the lacquer, I've found these but its expensive so I'd like to hear of any cheap places aswell.
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22nd April 2024, 06:11 AM
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And that's what separates mere mortals from the...
And that's what separates mere mortals from the professionals, incredible.
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22nd April 2024, 05:57 AM
Thread: Preserved Roman Wooden Furniture
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I've made good use of it so far Rob, but not used...
I've made good use of it so far Rob, but not used it to press any thin veneers yet. The top is still totally flat and I still love the bench design. I just need to get around to making the dog holes...
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21st April 2024, 09:41 PM
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How long did it take to restore Rob?.
How long did it take to restore Rob?.
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21st April 2024, 09:34 PM
Thread: Preserved Roman Wooden Furniture
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I was thinking exactly the same thing Rob, I'd...
I was thinking exactly the same thing Rob, I'd love to have a crack at it myself when my skill and tools allow. As for the Rosewood, I imagine alot of research on trade routes of the Romans and...
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21st April 2024, 06:08 PM
Thread: Preserved Roman Wooden Furniture
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Preserved Roman Wooden Furniture
Had to share this, wooden furniture of Herculaneum preserved from Vesuvius, incredible. Check out the table made from White Fur and Rosewood at time stamp 4:21.
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21st April 2024, 10:21 AM
Thread: UK Post Office Scandal
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Yep, its been like that for over 100 years.
Yep, its been like that for over 100 years.
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20th April 2024, 01:37 PM
Thread: UK Post Office Scandal
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It appears that a Kiwi is quite central to whats...
It appears that a Kiwi is quite central to whats been called the greatest miscarriage of justice Britain has ever seen. Rodric Williams - former Litigation Lawyer at Post Office Ltd and current Head...
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20th April 2024, 09:34 AM
Thread: UK Post Office Scandal
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UK Post Office Scandal
Has anyone been following or watching the Post Office Inquiry and scandal?.
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19th April 2024, 10:03 PM
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Sorry for flooding the thread Rob, too many...
Sorry for flooding the thread Rob, too many questions!, how old would the table be?. It looks Art-Deco?.
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19th April 2024, 10:00 PM
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Agreed, colour matching to this degree is...
Agreed, colour matching to this degree is incredible.
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19th April 2024, 09:28 PM
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Maybe I msised it in the post but how thick are...
Maybe I msised it in the post but how thick are the veneers?.
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19th April 2024, 09:25 PM
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Have you got a closer photo of the piece Rob, its...
Have you got a closer photo of the piece Rob, its just spectacular how you managed to restore it and I'd love to see it up close.
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19th April 2024, 09:19 PM
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This is masterful restoration Rob!.
This is masterful restoration Rob!.
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19th April 2024, 08:50 PM
Thread: Does Sanding Sealer Go Off?
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Thanks Rob, Its still three quarters full, no...
Thanks Rob, Its still three quarters full, no skin formed but upon opening looked like the medium had separated from the thicker grey stuff. I just mixed up again and it all seemed fine.
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19th April 2024, 06:45 PM
Thread: Does Sanding Sealer Go Off?
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Does Sanding Sealer Go Off?
I have a can of sanding sealer (Feast Watson) that I bought about 3-4 years ago, how long does it last?.
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18th April 2024, 12:27 PM
Thread: Castors for workbench
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Falling short of screwing a bench to a floor, you...
Falling short of screwing a bench to a floor, you wont get more solid than high friction rubber feet. As stated the weight has alot to do with it but rubber feet will stop sliding and absorbing...
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17th April 2024, 06:12 PM
Thread: Castors for workbench
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Hi John, I found with my old makeshift workbench...
Hi John, I found with my old makeshift workbench which had wooden legs in contact with the floor would move when planing and so forth. So I had a rubber mat underneath to stop this from happening....
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17th April 2024, 06:03 PM
Thread: Castors for workbench
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Yes you have to kneel down, bend at the knee's,...
Yes you have to kneel down, bend at the knee's, keep a straight back and turn the red dial until the feet make contact with the floor. Like I said though, once they're in contact with the floor,...
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17th April 2024, 03:55 PM
Thread: Castors for workbench
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I love the castor system I have on my workbench....
I love the castor system I have on my workbench. I wish I had known about these things before because they're excellent, made like a tank and have a load capacity of 1400kg. they're height ...
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14th April 2024, 02:04 PM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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I did this test Rob, it does indeed give off a...
I did this test Rob, it does indeed give off a green tint which is not what I'm after. Just to satisfy my curiosity I also
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13th April 2024, 03:36 PM
Thread: Black Stain on American Oak
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Bit late to the party but, you could try Feast...
Bit late to the party but, you could try Feast Watson Prooftints. The Dye stain is very potent and will send Oak black with one coat.
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13th April 2024, 01:18 PM
Thread: Silicon curse
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After reading this John I'm so glad I got rid of...
After reading this John I'm so glad I got rid of mine.
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13th April 2024, 01:15 PM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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Totally bang on. I did a test of the F&W and...
Totally bang on. I did a test of the F&W and Wattyl stains and as you said the Wattyl is thinner.
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13th April 2024, 01:04 PM
Thread: Hardwax Oil Question
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Hey Rob!, Have a look at my thread on the coffee...
Hey Rob!, Have a look at my thread on the coffee table as I've made several new posts and updates on it you may have missed. I think WWF have had some problems as I'm not getting much response from...
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13th April 2024, 11:26 AM
Thread: Hardwax Oil Question
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Hardwax Oil Question
Can you buff out Hardwax Oil gloss finish to a satin sheen using wire wool and wax as you would with shellac?. I know you can buy Satin Hardwax Oil but I'd like more control over the level of...
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12th April 2024, 05:55 PM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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I'm not sure if this is something new I've...
I'm not sure if this is something new I've discovered/invented... I've seen stops similar to the the ones I've made but they are for stopping only one drawer at a time from being removed, I designed...
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12th April 2024, 05:03 PM
Thread: Thicknesser advice
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I was using my shop vac for a while to collect...
I was using my shop vac for a while to collect the chips. Then I decided to try my 2hp Carbatec Dust Collector, the results are night and day, apart from collecting a huge amount more, you're not...
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12th April 2024, 01:42 PM
Thread: Thicknesser advice
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What have they updated?.
What have they updated?.
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10th April 2024, 07:27 PM
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You seem to have left us in suspenders, what tune...
You seem to have left us in suspenders, what tune up did you do Riverbuilder?.
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10th April 2024, 10:55 AM
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Has anyone got or tried the Vevor Circular Saw...
Has anyone got or tried the Vevor Circular Saw Blade sharpener?. How does it compare to other brands?.
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4th April 2024, 12:57 PM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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Since my last post I routed a roundover on both...
Since my last post I routed a roundover on both top and bottom edges of the tabletop as can be seen in the two photo's below:
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26th March 2024, 07:26 PM
Thread: Slicing some quality veneer
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Wow, wonder how much those machines go for?.
Wow, wonder how much those machines go for?.
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26th March 2024, 07:22 PM
Thread: Greetings from Southwest England
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A late welcome from me. What part of the SW are...
A late welcome from me. What part of the SW are you from?. I'll be in North Devon again at some point soon hopefully.
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24th March 2024, 06:10 PM
Thread: Mid century modern coffee table
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Really nice piece Steve. Whats the fan for in the...
Really nice piece Steve. Whats the fan for in the background of a couple of your photo's?.
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23rd March 2024, 10:26 PM
Thread: how to cut aluminium cleanly??
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When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever...
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth, also eliminating the most obvious first is always a good place to start.
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23rd March 2024, 10:11 PM
Thread: how to cut aluminium cleanly??
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We've all done it lol.
We've all done it lol.
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23rd March 2024, 09:25 PM
Thread: how to cut aluminium cleanly??
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Blade on backwards would give similar results to...
Blade on backwards would give similar results to what he's reporting.
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23rd March 2024, 09:05 PM
Thread: how to cut aluminium cleanly??
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I'm not convinced its the blade that's causing...
I'm not convinced its the blade that's causing the problem. What TS are you using?, fence setup etc?.
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20th March 2024, 09:55 PM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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Hi Rob, I can't for the life of me find if the...
Hi Rob,
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20th March 2024, 11:54 AM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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The F&W dye stain is very concentrated so I'll...
The F&W dye stain is very concentrated so I'll remember to thin the stuff down. I do have some Wattyl Colourwood Interior Stain Walnut Brown & other colours but they're pigment stains and not dye...
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20th March 2024, 08:40 AM
Thread: Hard to watch such foolishness.
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I know too polite, I was going to call him a #$...
I know too polite, I was going to call him a #$&# but they're useful.
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20th March 2024, 08:35 AM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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Feast Watson brand. I found myself cutting...
Feast Watson brand.
I found myself cutting through to the stain quite often when sanding, especially difficult on the moldings and decorative parts. If I didn't cut the SS back enough it left...