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15th February 2017, 10:53 AM
Thread: Repairing wooden rocking horse
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You might be right. Unfortunately I'm...
You might be right.
Unfortunately I'm picking it up in a few weeks when passing through the area but looking at it closely it does look like a plaster detail.
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15th February 2017, 08:27 AM
Thread: Repairing wooden rocking horse
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Repairing wooden rocking horse
Hi all,
So we have our first little one on the way... Which gives me a bit of time to finish this project.
I reckon I have an above average ability in the DIY and repair department and am... -
6th March 2016, 09:19 AM
Thread: Staining / oiling new jarrah sleepers
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Cheers guys. Is there any point staining them...
Cheers guys. Is there any point staining them with a cabbots style Jarrah stain or should I really just not bother?
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4th March 2016, 09:41 PM
Thread: Staining / oiling new jarrah sleepers
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Staining / oiling new jarrah sleepers
Hi there,
I am building a number of raised garden beds out of new jarrah sleepers (200 x 75).
I'm Wanting to try retain the red natural colour and help preserve the timber a little,
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25th October 2013, 08:51 AM
Thread: Small welding job - Cash paid
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Thanks for the tip beefy. They do look well...
Thanks for the tip beefy.
They do look well fastened so this may not be the way to go.
Yet to have a crack at it guys - A little manic with work which hasn't given me the time to try sort it... -
19th October 2013, 05:01 PM
Thread: Small welding job - Cash paid
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These look look a little awesome!
These look look a little awesome!
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19th October 2013, 04:57 PM
Thread: Small welding job - Cash paid
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Thanks guys, I will let you know how I go when I...
Thanks guys, I will let you know how I go when I have a moment to give it a crack.
I had a close look at it in the sun today and I'm thinking backing it isn't going to work. Looks more like a... -
16th October 2013, 09:02 PM
Thread: Small welding job - Cash paid
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Hi pipeclay, when you say understanding of the...
Hi pipeclay, when you say understanding of the process, could you provide some detail?
Thanks Dean - I'll have a look at bunnings.
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15th October 2013, 02:48 PM
Thread: Small welding job - Cash paid
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Thanks for the responses guys and moving the...
Thanks for the responses guys and moving the request to the right area Mods.
I am based in Glebe - if that helps.
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14th October 2013, 03:54 PM
Thread: Small welding job - Cash paid
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Small welding job - Cash paid
Hi guys,
I am in the process of restoring a heavy outdoor garden chair - it looks like the cheaper bunnings copies but is solid, heavy and old - i.e the orignal that all the dodgy remakes have... -
3rd April 2013, 11:31 PM
Thread: Restoration of art Nouveau stand
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So it's nearly time for staining. the bowed...
So it's nearly time for staining.
the bowed leg has stayed bowed regardless of a variety of methods used.
Im working my way through the higher grade sand papers atm but am looking to dye some... -
16th March 2013, 09:28 PM
Thread: Ubeaut water dyes and Tas Oak - any hints
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Lid be keen to hear how you go and even see some...
Lid be keen to hear how you go and even see some pictures.
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14th March 2013, 03:42 PM
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So I'm getting very close to the Finishing...
So I'm getting very close to the Finishing components with this.
I am thinking of staining the top with various different stain colours to highlight the flowers etc.
My question is, If I was to... -
11th March 2013, 10:38 AM
Thread: Restoration of art Nouveau stand
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Cheers Thumbthumper. Spent a couple more hours...
Cheers Thumbthumper.
Spent a couple more hours on it on Sunday. Have de-assembled it which makes it a lot easier to work with. Slotted it temporarily back together until I get to it next... -
8th March 2013, 10:13 AM
Thread: Restoration of art Nouveau stand
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I'm thinking of buying a Dremmel to help clean...
I'm thinking of buying a Dremmel to help clean out th carved areas.
What are people's thoughts on that?
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28th February 2013, 11:24 PM
Thread: Restoration of art Nouveau stand
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Thanks for the info! yes it did look like...
Thanks for the info!
yes it did look like japanning and yes it's a pain in the butt.
Im thinking of shellacing. Have never done this before but keen to give it a go. May need some more... -
21st February 2013, 08:56 AM
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Hi guys, I've moved my thread to here ...
Hi guys,
I've moved my thread to here
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f173/restoration-art-nouveau-stand-165027/#post1613703
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21st February 2013, 08:54 AM
Thread: Restoration of art Nouveau stand
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Hi guys, So i've started to make some progress...
Hi guys,
So i've started to make some progress in prepping this piece.
Paint stripper didn't work, neither did metho or steelwool - so it was down to 80 Grit paper.
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9th February 2013, 03:09 PM
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Ok guys, this is a little crazy. started...
Ok guys, this is a little crazy.
started with metho and a course steel wool - no joy.
Applied paint stripper.... And NOTHING. It barely bubbled the surface. Regardless of how long I left... -
7th February 2013, 01:17 PM
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ExKellick - Thanks so much for your time in...
ExKellick - Thanks so much for your time in putting that response together. It's helped a lot. Unfortunately I've been out of action so am yet to put it into practice. Hopefully this weekend.
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29th January 2013, 11:00 PM
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Cheers mark, looking to get onto it this...
Cheers mark,
looking to get onto it this weekend. I'll try methylated spirits and some steel wool over the weekend and see how best I can clean it up. Waxing it sounds interesting - may be a... -
25th January 2013, 03:46 PM
Thread: Weekend courses on finishing?
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Has anyone else had problems buying this guide. ...
Has anyone else had problems buying this guide. I get a server error every time I try to pay.
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20th January 2013, 08:15 PM
Thread: Restoration of art Nouveau stand
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Restoration of art Nouveau stand
Hi guys,
I've finally gotten around to starting this project:
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f9/what-finish-restoration-art-nouveau-piece-162783/
Yet to work out what kind of finish this... -
10th December 2012, 10:01 AM
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Hi Steve - I haven't as yet tried removing it,...
Hi Steve - I haven't as yet tried removing it, but based on the condition of the top, it looks like someone has taken to it with paint stripper at some stage.
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10th December 2012, 08:10 AM
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Anybody? :no:
Anybody?
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5th December 2012, 08:09 PM
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What finish is this? Restoration of Art nouveau piece
Hi there,
i have been restoring a few prices of late in my spare time however I've picked myself up a piece which will stretch me a little further.I think it's an art nouveau styled piece which...