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thatsnotafestool wrote:Could it be one of these ?

Haha will that thing take me to 15000 feet?

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I have not been on a training course, however in a previous job, one of the old boys did spend a good week with me showing me the basics, and he did recommend reading all HSE stuff. However we didn't get into setting up the blocks. Cheers guys. Thats a resounding f**k that then :lol: I think there m...

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I have been asked to use the spindle at work. However i don't have much experience, i get the basics having used a router table for a while and i also worked at a speakerbox manufacturer, but that just involved swapping one block for another. I've never had to swap cutters and set the blocks up. Are...

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Nick are they these ones? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PELTOR-EAR-DEFENDERS-PROTECTORS-MUFFS-32dB-IN-BUILT-RADIO-MP3-CONNECTION-/180740188955?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item2a14f46b1b How long does a set of batteries last when listening to your ipod? I'm looking for a set right now, and don't wan...

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Also components that have been finished prior to glue up, make it really easy to wipe any excess glue off.

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I don't do any spraying myself. However i sometimes have to rub down at work.

What's the difference between a tack rag and old t-shirts etc?

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It would be interesting to know what size needle is best.

When i've done this before, the needle was that small i couldn't pump the glue out.

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Thanks guys :D I am happy with how the legs turned out. The veneer is particularly stunning and the ginger bit frames the birds-eye then getting darker to the edge. It reminds me of a planet in space. I still do think the legs are on the large side or table top on small side. However it is really on...

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I went for the dust and glue method, which worked very well as i can't see or remember which mitre it was. It was finished with PU lacquer. I wish my photography skills were better and the carpet, well mmmm :lol: :lol: http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee23/seanyhealy/diningtable/burr_walnut_table....

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Well it's coming along nicely. Albeit slowly, i find it such a pain working from a single garage, laying out and veneering in the front room helped, mum was a bit pissed though, especially when i dragged an 8x4 in, then proceeded with the noisy vac pump on a sunday evening :lol: :oops: :roll: My leg...

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Sorry no more pics. I work for a place that does bespoke furniture, just got this one pic before we left on my phone.

If you want to ask a question fire away.

Cheers
Sean

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Just finished this wardrobe at work in figured cherry.

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I finally got round to starting :roll: I'm going with my original design with the ellipse, as it's for my mum and she likes the idea. I still think the legs look a bit big though. I started by squaring the ends of my legs and making a lipping that will fit. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee23/se...

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I would like to use the legs if possible, but at the moment i just think they are too big. The edge of the leg to edge of top is only about 70mm i think, which i think is tight. I could make the top bigger though.

If i didn't use them what kind of leg do you see?

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Thanks John. I didn't think of having a panel the same shape as the top. I think your right though, i've gone over the top and tried to include too much. I was just going to book-match out the burr i have, so my idea was to include a centre piece to liven it up a bit. I will have to sort through my ...

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I have been tasked with making a dining table. I have a load of burr walnut so this will be the main veneer. I also have some curved legs which I scrounged from work,which I would like to use. I think the problem is the top is just far too small for the legs i have. I'm also not sure about the ellip...

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Loving the dimsaw that's a real beauty

So much machinery porn, i'm loving it

I'm extremely impressed with your craftsmanship.

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jonnyd wrote:Yes the bottoms are lipped as well.

Do you do this regardless of project? Or does it come down to a quality/price thing?

Cheers
Sean

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Nice work, very clean, i like that a lot. Like the chunkyness, is it about 38mm MDF laminated?

This may sound like a silly question but did you lip the bottoms of legs?

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Stunning work John. Lovely grain and figure. I like the handle recess.

How thick did you cut your veneers at?

Did you make that screw press? If not where did you get it?

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nickw wrote:Hafele do them for £298.35 plus the dreaded, though without the hoover.

Just looking at Hafele site, that price is with the hand sanding kit.

For the package that matty bought which is the System3 package it's £276.41 plus vat.

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I'm interested too.

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How does it perform matty?

Did you get the 5mm orbit?

Cheers
Sean

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I'm off to Amsterdam tomorrow

Does anyone know of any woodwork or furniture worth seeing while there?

Cheers

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The chemical i used was called armatone.

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If you can't get black hinges you could maybe use brass hinges and colour them black. I used this blue liquid at work recently. Basically we diluted it down with water then immersed the hinge for about 40 secs and it turned black. I can't remember what the chemical was called, but could find out on ...

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I think you may be pushing it a bit with only 4 hinges and a 600 wide door. Better to be safe than sorry and fit more hinges.

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Jon, i should have said hand taped. Pain in the ar*e removing the tape as you know. I have been using a blue tape that is 19mm wide, it's so much better than the traditional lick and stick stuff. I roller it on and peel it off after pressing. It leaves no residue at all and is very quick. You just ...

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Thanks guys

I got the handles from work. I probably should have also put the central one horizontally i now think.

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I've recently finished these. They were my first proper commission, that wasn't a box :lol: I got the boards delivered to work, cut them up and proceeded to take them home on-top of my Yaris. I needed 14 boards so it took me a few trips. Constructed from 19mm Maple MDF, which i bought from Lawcriss ...

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Thanks for the help.

Couldn't really find somewhere to visit local so had to get quotes on the net.

Best was from crispins at £4 sq/m if you buy a bundle.

Cheers
Sean

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I will be watching with interest.

My mum has recently asked me to make something similar for her hoover, ironing board etc. I've never made any fitted furniture before and i'm interested about how you go about such a project.

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jfc wrote:How much maple ? Just asking as i have some off cuts .

I'm after 16, 10" wide leaves, 800mm long. Although if i buy some , i will probably just buy a whole bundle and keep the rest.

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Nice work bloonose. The figuring is very nice. I like your WIP threads so please don't stop. Which brand of wax/oil, did you use?

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I'm in need of some maple and some birds-eye. I don't mind travelling a little further as i'd like to see before i buy.

Anyone know of a place?

Cheers
Sean

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Nice work

Just helped my dad put up a greenhouse, turned out to be a nightmare

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Brian, what is the maximum size you can turn over the bed? and what size/thread is the spindle?

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Good work Owdman

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jfc wrote:Mastic

That squeezy five finger shuffle?

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