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Yes I have clamps :-) Thanks for that link

Thanks Jelly I would have been planing them seperate :-( That opens a new question then. What would be the best glue to use bearing in mind the chopping board use

Yes I have a plane, Ill give it a go Thanks Pete

Hello I want to make a chopping board from old pine. I dont have the kit or skill to make two nice clean edges to butt up against each other. I will have a small gap where the boards meet and so I was wondering if there is a filler that I could use that will be ok for such use aqnd that I can...

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Thanks lads I have though about sand blasting the boards as the finish may be quite good (for my needs anyway) I read here that to use a planer/thicknesser is really bad on yoru blades and besides I dont really have a lot of room, My blades are the worst, blunt and chipped. Im buying a new...

Thanks lads It will be a cheap and cheerful sander from Toolstation or screwfix (after looking on ebay). Im new to making my own bits and am using reclaimed timber. I will upgrade when my skills do :-)

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Hello I am new to making bits and bobs from reclaimed timber. I have used electric tools before while doing up the odd house but Im not a pro and pretty much make it up as I go along (making sure Im safe of course) While doing more planing of old scaffold boards I generally just set the plane...

Hello I am beginning to play with reclaimed timber (scaffold boards) I have bought a belt sander but want to get a sander that will give a better finish before finishing. I see most of my work being flat areas, shelves, table tops etc. so what type of sander would be best for me please. I was...

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Thanks lads CHJ, what is it sealed with. I thought a sealer would stop the wood soaking the wax

Hello all I have been playing with some reclaimed scaffold boards and made myself a bed. I used a belt sander to smooth the surface before finishing with coloured beeswax. I put 1 coat on this morning, the wax was very thick but I left for around 30 mins before buffing.... ok so far. I melted...