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    Finishes that work for mixed material items

    Thanks mrpercysnodgrass, that's something I need to try. Finishes are like black magic for me, so thanks everyone for suggestions.
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    Finishes that work for mixed material items

    Not a bad shout, but spraying is not going to work as i have crevices that spray will not reach. I really need something i can brush on. But melamine is not a bad option. Any idea if it would stick to metal ok? I'm little scared that wood finishes tend to peel off metal.
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    Finishes that work for mixed material items

    Hi All, I have a jewellery project that has different species and contrasting wood, metal inlay, gold leaf and painted (acrylic) designs. I need a finish that would protect the painted parts, seal the wood from skin oils and play nice with bronze. 1. Any suggestions for a finish? My first...
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    Wood Expansion/Shrinkage

    I know this is 10 years late, but just in case someone stumbles upon this looking for a solution, I found this: https://kmtools.com/pages/wood-movement-calculator
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    Post a photo of the last thing you made

    I was procrastinating about my larger project that is just entering CAD stage. Decided to make something small. My first carving of this scale.
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    How do I calculate board thickness/strength for a project.

    Thanks everyone for the answers!!! @6x4 Fillets to make it less twisty sounds like a good idea. I was considering making it into a solid block, but because it spreads out a lot at the top and bottom I could not come up with a pleasing transition. I was digging around in some structural...
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    How do I calculate board thickness/strength for a project.

    Like a very tall cross lap joint. friction fit with a bit of glue.
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    How do I calculate board thickness/strength for a project.

    Hi all, This may be a strange for for experienced makers, but How do I decide on a board thickness for a piece of furniture? Previous projects I made, where rather traditional, so I just checked what a similar piece would use and used same thickness boards. Now I'm designing a dining table with...
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