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I have had problems with an oak chest I made about 8 months ago, with the customer saying that the drawers had become very tight. Upon inspection I could see that they had expanded quiet a lot .I was surprised that they had done so and so much. They where fine all through the summer months and...

I made a chest of drawers one day last week and thought i would try with the aid of pics show you guys how i make them. Thought it interesting to have your comments on what you think to my methods! Cheers Graham http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i282/ ... struction/

Finally got some pics of the kitchen i made with the oak worktop. The customer was aware about the hazards of using oak that you guys highlighted for me and he seamed un fazed. The sink side that houses the dishwasher and sits below a wall unit that houses the boiler. Another view. This is...

Had a guy come to my workshop today asking me if i had any Oak chippings that he could use to smoke various meats for himself. I do not have any and wondered if any of you guys had a surplus and would like to sell him some! He lives in the Derby area and i could possibly put him in touch ...

Hi, I am making a pine kitchen at the moment with an American oak worktop. ( see pics ) When i seal the top do i need to do both sides? I have done beech tops before and sometimes not sealed underneath and had no problems. The top thickness is 42mm and if it decides to cup will the pine...

I may have finally worked out how to submit pics I am using Photobucket. Any advice how to use it would be appreciated. Maybe i will post pics of some of my projects if you guys are interested! Cheers Graham

I have got to make an extending table with a 1.5 inch thick Oak Top. It will be 6 feet long max and 4.5 feet min, with a drop in section when extended. I wish to have the top laminated together by a company and i asked him to fit strips on the ends to cover the end grains ( 4 inch wide ) The...

Hi ! I'm new to your forum but been viewing for quiet a while and of cause find it very informative. I make Pine furniture for a living working mostly on my own in a small workshop in Stanley Village, Derby and am now thinking of doing some furniture in Oak to see how it sells. Not used it very...