Recent content by maryaswoodworker

If the surface is quite smooth you could try burnishing cream, it acts like T cut.

I have in the past got a piece of steel tube, filed some teeth on the end and used it like the plug cutter around the edge of the nail/screw. You can go right down the sides of the screw to the bottom, you will have to plug after though.

I used to use Cascamite, but stopped a couple of years ago as it wouldn't mix properly and I just couldn't trust it. Have used Aerolite one shot since, which has been trouble free but I like to use PVA out the bottle for those smaller jobs.

I usually use Titebond 3, but supply in this country seems to have dried up. What are the alternative's with a long open time?

Osmo should work for you providing the preparation is good. Osmo Top Oil is designed to absorb deep into the wood, leaving a flexible, micro porous, waxed finish, which protects and maintains the natural beauty of the wood. It protects against normal household liquids including water, wine...

Fiddes Furniture Reviver - Restorate

Don't sand or use water. Furniture reviver is the best thing to use, it contains oils and spirits that should revive the colour and the fade. Apply with either a soft rag or 0000 grade steel wool (really fine), wipe and excess of and leave to dry for a couple of days before applying a good...

I've used Vandyke Crystals in the past, you can mix them to the required strength from anything from a light brown to dark rich reddish colour.

Hi, could anyone please advise me of where I might purchase a new stone for my Rexon wetstone sharpening machine? I find it a really good tool, but the stone is getting really thin.

I had a Delta 18" variable speed scroll saw. It was a brilliant machine until the clamp head broke and i couldn't get a replacement. After numerous calls to America I eventually gave up and bought an Axminster with an even deeper throat - it was rubbish in comparison, so much vibration you just...