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Thanks for the info RobinBHM. I'm not sure if this helps but the "Relative density" according to the data-sheet is "Approx. 1.03 at 20 C (ISO 8962)". I don't know what that means, my guess was "3% more viscous than water" but that's cannot be the case -- it's kind of gloopy.

Hi, I have some Polyvine Wax Finish Varnish that I used on a stripped wooden door. It took a while to apply and I have a load of other doors to do so I thought about spraying. Polyvine's literature states that their decorator's varnish can be sprayed but no mention of spraying for wax finish...

That's really helpful. Thanks Woody2Shoes! I did send them off to be stripped. Whether they were dipped or done by hand I presume there was alkaline involved. I think I'll remove that bit of moulding to give it a good scrub all 'round. Cheers

Hi, I have a paneled door I want to varnish, but oddly just one of the mouldings on it seems to be damp. I've attached a photo. It also shows how the moulding has expanded and lifted off the panel. Any ideas how I can remedy this? Thanks!

Putting the stock through the planer I notice the grain is quite open. Would you recommend I use grain filler? If so, what brand would you recommend?

Hi, I'm making an oak door casing at the moment. This is my first project like this and I know naff all about finishing. I've been Googling about but I can't find many resources for this. As far as I can work out, the choices are: wax, oil, hard waxoil, polyurethane varnish...

Aha! Thanks, I couldn't think how best to describe them :?

Thanks for all the replies. Thought I'd update. For starters I wasn't really clear in my OP. By "proper" tools I meant workshop machines really. I have a load of power and hand tools already, just no woodworking machines. In the end, I went for the Axminster AWEPT106 Planer Thicknesser, a Kreg...

Yes, I do want to get it all square, so I need a good fence. I have been looking at the Axminster MB9020 but it looks very similar to the PT85. I think I'll have to bite the bullet and go with the AWEPT106.

Ok people, I'm convinced! I'll be getting a router table I think. I have a Powerbase router already. I've found the Ryobi ART3HG, the Trend CRT/MK3, and the Axminster Cast Iron Router Table. Anyone know which is best, or have an alternative suggestion?

Hi, I am renovating a house and I am going to install oak skirting throughout, as well as some door frames and architraves. I have always fancied buying some proper woodworking tools with a view to making some furniture at some point. I'm trying to pursuade my wife that the cost of all the...