Recent content by bainsk8

OK I can help you, first off if you use mdf all edges that are exposed will need to be primed with 2 coats of an oil based undercoat, do this prior to painting the whole panels. The first and second prime would need to be thinned with white spirit by about 20% if using an undercoat just so it...

Very nice Brad, this is something similar I have been wanting to do on a slightly smaller scale in one alcove. I like the idea of the sandwich shelves, it really does solve having fixings showing while at the same time creating the effect of thicker and much better quality of material being...

Rod I have just checked the huge painting in the lounge and by Jeeves your right, there are about 50 or so little long black critters under the glass! I guess masking tape is a good way to keep them out? I will have to do it without the misuses finding out or she will demand the house be...

We could do with a few earwigs down here to keep the mites, (Acarus siro) down. They are cutting the hay up the road and these little critters are everywhere at the moment. In the garden this year I have noticed an increase in woodlice and red ants, maybe they like the mites too. :lol:

If you need the piece done quick then a couple of coats of shellac, 10 minutes to dry and its good to be painted over with whatever based paint you like. If you use white shellac, (clear) then it could even be varnished over too. When I worked on site I use to seal all the edges of MDF...

Hello condeesteso & Warren, thank you both for the warm welcome. Richard T sounds like a good guy to know. :D

Thank you devonwoody & Blister, yes I am itching to get started. I have never done much work using the router before so thought about making a table as my first project. Unfortunately I have a 1969 Land Rover in the garage that I am restoring, so until that is completed my wood working projects...

I just wanted to say hello to all. I have been a frequent forum reader for some time now but have taken the plunge to finally sign up. I am more of a hobby wood worker and have read and learnt some great things from you guys already, so thank you for that. I am currently without a work shop...

Sorry to hear of your loss. With regards to the Leigh D4 jig, it is a dovetail jig and retailed in 2005 at around £350 inc. the VAT They do come up second hand occasionally at around £200 - 250 If you do a search on this forum for "Leigh D4 jig" you will see some that have been sold along with...