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Yes, I'm sure Mrs Chop would love that!;)

Hi Vintage Frames - thank you for your very comprehensive reply. There's certainly more to this than I ever thought! And thanks for the...

To use a well worn cliche - if you wanted to go there, then you wouldn't have started from here! Using a spirit stain alone on pine is...

we do have a spare room, but not sure I'd get away with that. I think I might just monitor the temp/ humidity in the garage and take...

Thanks Fleyh I'd keep it covered so not worried about that. With a metal door the temperature does fluctuate throughout the year - hot...

Thanks Johnnyb I realise that was a mistake. every day is a school day. won't do that again

Where do you guys keep your printers? Anyone using a (n enclosed) 3d printer in a garage or is that a recipe for pain? I know filament...

Thanks Ian - will give that a go

Thank you both for your replies. I was quite careful gluing up - certainly not to the extent it's stained but good to know that. I did...

Couple of firsts for me here: 1st picture frame and 1st time using a stain: My question is why is the stain so patchy? (I'm looking for...

Thank you all. SammyQ -I'm in Newcastle

I've been watching these forums for a while now and decided I should really join the community. Been doing various diy jobs for more...