Recent content by SurreyBod

I've considered it - and its probably the better tool. BUT - I have a much better table saw than I have router table which was the deciding factor. I've only done one set (yesterday) and was toying with the "how to do it better" option. Project over Christmas is probably to build a router...

> Sorry, I cannot help with the recommendation. I also struggle to see how the saw blade choice saves sanding? If you use a table saw to make multiple adjacent cuts you can very effectively create the recess for a lap joint - or for lots of other joints. Together with a decent jig you can do a...

Can anyone recommend a decent square tooth saw ("flat top grind" - I think that's the technical term)? Its for a DW745 table saw. Looking to cut down on the sanding that I'm doing on lap joints etc

Many thanks custard - do you know how it behaves with an inlay like ebony? Or is that pushing it too far?

Thanks WB - my "logic" (if we loosely call it that) for using varnish was to first get the "white washed" look and then secondly make it permanent. I'm thinking of it for a picture frame so I'm not sure it will get any significant wear on it but I take your point on the adherence problems. I...

Has anyone tried this? Keen to give it a go but also to read up on it first & there's little online except an article on fine woodworking. Particularly interested whether anyone has tried sealing it afterwards with a clear varnish

Definitely agree with the comment on ash and grain. I've just finished a piece (a picture frame) in ash with a black ebony inlay. Getting a good finish has proved a real b*tch. The fine dust from the ebony seems to find a home in the grain of the ash and gives it a dirty look. Added to which...