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- Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:23 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Bandsaw blade thickness restriction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 21
Re: Bandsaw blade thickness restriction
I don’t think you would have much joy with a 3mm blade, even if you could get it to fit it would be constantly snapping. For such fine work you would be better off with a scroll saw.
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 7:41 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Treating wood for outside
- Replies: 7
- Views: 279
Re: Treating wood for outside
Look for a 5 Star preservative, there are lots of makes, not sure if any are better than any other, and really soak the bits that are water traps as Mike mentioned.GunStreetGirl wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:56 amThanks, can you recommend a wood preservative too please?
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:25 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Treating wood for outside
- Replies: 7
- Views: 279
Re: Treating wood for outside
I’d also treat with wood preservative and use Sikkens if I want a wood finish, also I’ve found the Ronseal woodshades water based finishes to be good if you want a coloured finish.
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:46 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Caravan/chest.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3533
Re: Caravan/chest.
Wow! That is really impressive.
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Sander recommendations
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1156
Re: Sander recommendations
I have a 150mm DeWalt orbital sander that is switchable between a fine and coarse orbit and would be worth looking at possibly?
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 7:41 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Caravan/chest.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3533
Re: Caravan/chest.
Nice, I like it.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:58 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: New to routers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 399
Re: New to routers
If you buy a 1/2 inch router now then put it in a router table at some point in the future you will still need a hand held router as it’s not really practical to take your router in and out of the table. So I’d get a 1/4 inch one now and worry about the future when it comes. My Trend router lasted a...
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:11 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: French Style Garage Doors
- Replies: 4
- Views: 835
Re: French Style Garage Doors
They look impressive but there are an awful lot of places for them to hold water.
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:14 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Sliding sash repairs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1177
Re: Sliding sash repairs
Very nice job. We need a “like” button!
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 7:52 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Swivelling cabinet ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 424
Re: Swivelling cabinet ?
I think I’d make one tall cabinet then fix the doors together so they open as one, that way you can put shelves wherever you want.
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:42 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Woodworking BakeOff ??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 405
Re: Woodworking BakeOff ??
Not me
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:41 am
- Forum: Hand Tools
- Topic: spoke shaves
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7138
Re: spoke shaves
definitely me too changed for a shallow shave and the cutting edge is the correct far up and I do kinda cut it at a point, this aides yet at the same time not content with it, additionally I have a turned inward one and this is truly doing my head in, it just dives in or shaves nothing on an altern...
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:39 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Small spindle moulder
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2723
Re: Small spindle moulder
That’s the second time one of my posts has been copied and used to put a spam link on the forum. I’ve not noticed they do it with anyone else?
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:15 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Rocking Horse Restoration
- Replies: 2
- Views: 334
Re: Rocking Horse Restoration
Which paints have you used? Most paints don’t need to be varnished. Water based finishes can take a week or more to fully harden. Looks a great job you’ve done there btw.
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:10 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Best finish to fight black mould?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 520
Re: Best finish to fight black mould?
Yacht varnish would be my choice, I’d dilute the first coat 50-50 with turps to get it to soak into the wood. I’d also look at getting more ventilation in the room if you can.
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:18 am
- Forum: Hand Tools
- Topic: Stanley 45 A gift from an old joiner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 976
Re: Stanley 45 A gift from an old joiner
Nice, not sure it would be much use today but still worth quite a bit of money.
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:31 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Wagner spray system
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2321
Re: Wagner spray system
Thanks, I’ll check it out and have a look on eBay!
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:23 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Confidence crisis!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1158
Re: Confidence crisis!
The problem with the router table sounds like you are climb cutting, which is cutting with the spin of the cutter rather than against it. You need to feed the wood the opposite direction to your current direction. The other thing to note is that you don’t run any work between the cutter and the fenc...
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:15 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Wagner spray system
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2321
Re: Wagner spray system
Paul which model do you have? Do you think you get a lot less overspray than with a conventional air gun?
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 8:57 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Wagner spray system
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2321
Re: Wagner spray system
I’ve been thinking of getting an airless sprayer to reduce overspray. There are a few YouTube videos on the Wagner which looks ok but cleaning looks to be a bit of a pain. I’ve fancied a Fuji, but the cost has put me off.
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:41 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Sadolin Ultra vs Sadolin Classic vs Sikkens Cetol Filter 7 Plus
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7850
Re: Sadolin Ultra vs Sadolin Classic vs Sikkens Cetol Filter 7 Plus
Ha! The tung oil lasted a few months at best and then Judith decided she wanted the natural aged look so I never treated it again. The oak looks riven, which has its own charm, and looks good on the bigger timber sections, but smaller pieces like glazing beads have suffered and some parts of the roo...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:05 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Sadolin Ultra vs Sadolin Classic vs Sikkens Cetol Filter 7 Plus
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7850
Re: Sadolin Ultra vs Sadolin Classic vs Sikkens Cetol Filter 7 Plus
Thanks for the update. I’m just about to finish my 20 year old oak greenhouse which had a coat of tung oil when new and nothing since. I’m was planning to use Sikkens dark oak, now I’m wondering if I’d be better off with light oak. I thought darker finishes were more durable, we have Sikkens ebony o...
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:55 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: A job for knockdown fittings ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2560
Re: A job for knockdown fittings ?
If you want a completely invisible fixing system then Lamello have the Invis system, not cheap though. I’ve used it and it works brilliantly, the main drawback is the accuracy needed in fitting them, they are best used with a cnc machine but I’ve used them on an oak unit and got them to work. Otherw...
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:43 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: FFX Returns (NOT)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1186
Re: FFX Returns (NOT)
Did you pay by credit card? If so contact them and raise a dispute. Also it may be worth contacting Festool; they have a reputation to keep and may help you sort this out.
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:21 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Grubbing cherry orchard
- Replies: 1
- Views: 849
Re: Grubbing cherry orchard
You might have more luck on a wood turning forum
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:12 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Continuous "piano" hinges
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1202
Re: Continuous "piano" hinges
You can get screws with very small heads specifically for piano hinges but I think you would be better off using cranked flush hinges. They are still relatively weak, so you will need to be careful both fitting and using the door, but much better than piano hinges.
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:23 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Using shellac varnish on oiled wood
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1857
Re: Using shellac varnish on oiled wood
Finishing oil and Polyx are stand alone finishes that do not need any other product to be used with them. Now I see you are in Brazil I’m not sure what finishes are going to be available to you but it’s generally never a good idea to mix finishes. If you are trying to match a finish then use bits of...
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:32 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Using shellac varnish on oiled wood
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1857
Re: Using shellac varnish on oiled wood
I wouldn’t oil wood before using shellac but if you want to you will need to make sure the oil is completely dry before applying shellac. That means not applying the oil too thickly and leaving it a week or more to dry. Thanks for the advice. I see, so the linseed oil was the probable cause. I try ...
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:14 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Is project structurally sound?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1460
Re: Is project structurally sound?
If you look carefully you can see that the back legs are not square and are at least double width, plus the ply back will stiffen the chair left to right. Also there seems to be an extra piece of wood in the middle but the photo isn’t clear enough to make out exactly what it’s doing. It’s still form...
- Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:51 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Is project structurally sound?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1460
Re: Is project structurally sound?
Your project should take the weight vertically but it has no lateral strength and so, as it stands, it wouldn’t be safe. You need to add some diagonal bracing but that’s going to be difficult with your current design without spoiling the aesthetics.
- Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:43 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Using shellac varnish on oiled wood
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1857
Re: Using shellac varnish on oiled wood
I wouldn’t oil wood before using shellac but if you want to you will need to make sure the oil is completely dry before applying shellac. That means not applying the oil too thickly and leaving it a week or more to dry.
- Wed Jun 17, 2020 7:58 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Kapex KS120 problems
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2150
Re: Kapex KS120 problems
Third time lucky!!
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:52 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Old Roof Joists
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1055
Re: Old Roof Joists
Timber has gone down and down in quality over the years and the carcassing timber of even 20 years ago is better than the PSE they are selling today. So you may have some decent timber but it's most likely to be softwood.
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:43 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Refitting botched bifold door installation.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 677
Re: Refitting botched bifold door installation.
You have done a remarkable job there because it's a lot easier to fit these things from scratch than to refit someone else's c*ck up. When you contact the firm give them an invoice for the time and materials you have used, that makes it easier for them to pay you as they can put it through their acc...
- Sat Jun 13, 2020 7:37 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Kapex KS120 problems
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2150
Re: Kapex KS120 problems
Result!!!
- Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:21 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Ok how many of you guys would..............
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2614
Re: Ok how many of you guys would..............
MJ if the door is made up from laminated sections then why not laminate the door?
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:57 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: New to woodworking, tips for outdoor project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2000
Re: New to woodworking, tips for outdoor project
Pre drilling holes for the screws should stop the wood splitting. As for sanding treated timber, the dust is full of wood preserver so not good to breathe in or get on your skin.
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:51 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Ok how many of you guys would..............
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2614
Re: Ok how many of you guys would..............
I've only used a standard Domino machine once to make external joinery and that was for my own front door frame. We have a listed building, I needed to replace the crappy front door which had a glass panel but Conservation insisted it had to be glass free which would have made the hall dark. The cha...
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:31 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Planer thicknesser quandry.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4810
Re: Planer thicknesser quandry.
If you have the space I'd look at getting a relatively cheap thicknesser. I had a Dewalt for years and it worked for 95% of the thicknessing I need to do and saves so much time swapping modes.
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:22 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: New to woodworking, tips for outdoor project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2000
Re: New to woodworking, tips for outdoor project
You shouldn't sand down treated timber so that's not an option. I've made outdoor furniture with treated CLS and it does have some imperfections but these can usually be worked round, if it's really bad send it back.