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Thanks guys. Away we go. I’ll give it a go.

Greetings from Canada Without boring anyone with my current project I’ll just jump right in. Does anyone know of a product that will stain or dye wood completely through? I’m using toothpicks (birch) and when I cut them I need the wood to be stained a darker colour. Please dont suggest...

Thanks to all you guys for your advice and help. As stated I had never heard of wood flour until yesterday. I’ve been wood working for over 40 years and never knew I had a shop full of this item, known to me as fine sawdust. It’s a great marketing name for a common thing.

Thanks so much for your help

I’ve never heard of this product until today. Could someone please advise me whatever you know about it. I m building an 18th century wood model of a ship. I need to fill in approximately 10,000 tiny (.5 mm) holes with a wood product to simulate the trennels. Would this product fit the bill...

Thanks for your input. Yes I was thinking of cherry as a possibility.

Thanks for your response. I’m not a fan of the sticks but they might be the only solution.

Thanks Paul. You have a keen eye. Your offer is greatly appreciated. Trying to find some pear in Ontario Canada seems to be almost impossible. I will message you on SOS. John

Thanks for the spice tip. Never heard that one before. I have lots of cherry. Do you think it would blend in with the pear okay?

Yes, the powder. It belongs to my cousin. I’ve never seen it before.

The only piece I can find is 200 miles away and about 2 board feet. I’d buy it but with shipping costs it is like buying gold. Thanks for your response.

Hi Guys I have a strange request from across the pond. Living in Canada pear wood is almost an unknown (at least from the suppliers I have used over the years). I’m building a 1779 wooden ship model that is made entirely of pear wood (from China). It is very expensive. After planking the hull...

Thanks for all your help. Marcros thanks for your offer but I live in Canada. I will do some experiments to see what works best.

Thanks for your input. Large wheels are 1 3/4inches and small ones are 7/8 inch. Leaving 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch respectively.

Hi guys I bought some wheels made out of maple from a supplier. I want to “dig out” the inside to just leave an outer ring, to look like an old train wheel. Planning on doing this with a forstner bit. Now the question: what is the best way to hold said wheel still in my drill press while I...