Recent content by whittler1507

Guys one of the best bits of advice I got was how are you going to work and design your workshop around your workflow

Thanks I'll get the Veritas one and give it a go. Like the idea of the bungee cord, I struggle with tying, clipping behind my back.

Really looking for a decent apron, my requirements are really quite simple. (Well I think so but pipper red if I can find one) Something not made as stiff as an ironing board, straps that go over the shoulders and not around the neck. a couple of covered pockets and one for a pencil and small...

Drain cleaner?? What does it do, I assume you need to wash it off before varnish?

Thanks Custard, another lesson learnt I guess. Think I'll put it in my spare room for a few weeks, hopefully that will shrink it enough. Very confused as to the finish there's a lot of conflicting information on the web. Danish oil, then PU varnish etc. What do you think???

Thank Hot Stuff lol (exec nick) staining is a worry although have read that wiping down with white spirit, then conditioning before staining will give a uniformed colour. Think I'll make a panel tomorrow to test it on though (thanks) lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you everyone, it's taken about a week I suppose. Have been finding my way through? I've really enjoyed this project, it's for a friend so wanted to do a good job. It's the first time I've made this many panels, learnt a lot about gluing up lol, mainly the blind panic when it goes wrong...

The bench is complete, less for finishing, Really worried about finishing this resinous pine. From the research I've done I'm going to condition (twice), stain it a light oak colour, then varnish with a semi gloss. Hopefully it won't come out blotchy. Any questions or suggestions please...

Just a few pics of the Hall Bench /tree I'm building for a friend. The design and current progress. Start work on the back tomorrow. My friend wants it finished naturally, having never finished pine like that I'm concerned that the knots might seep resin??? Anyone have any advice?

But where would the fun be in that? [wink]

Memzey it's definitely doable with the aid of something to prevent blowout.

Hi Chris did you get the PT. what do u think

Thanks Peter

Hi I am in the process of making a hallway bench/storage chair thingy for a friend. The Americans I believe call it a hall tree. I am basing the design on this. I am using redwood pine but am concerned that the raised panels which measure 216 x 400mm long will cup. The sides which measure...

I'm not often one to rave about a timber supplier, for a number of reasons really firstly I'm a newby and am still coming to grips with wood. Secondly I don't generally buy a lot of wood as this is a hobby. I was put onto Duffield by a member on here, all I can say is what a place, I felt like...