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    Oddball screw size retailers

    HI All, I am hoping that I can glean the wealth of knowledge & experience here? I am in need of a small quantity of some 3" x 6 screws, or whatever that equates to in todays dimensions and am hoping that someone here can point me in the right direction as to where I could possibly buy some...
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    Veneer vacuum bag glue?

    A quick question if I may? I'm sure this is a very basic question to most here, but can I use standard PVA glue in a veneer vacuum bag & if not, what adhesive would should I be using? I am a hobbyist & can't justify buying an electric press, so have recently bought a Roarocket system & am...
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    Balance veneer

    Hi All, A quick question, if I may? I'm fully aware that one should adhere a backing/balance veneer to a panel when gluing to the substrate , but I am unsure about the following: I am making something that requires two leaves/layers of veneer on the face side & am unsure whether I need two...
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    precision spacer blocks

    Evening all, I am hoping that someone can please advise. I am a hobbyist who enjoys making veneer parquetry using very primitve methods. Currently I use metal washers or nuts of the same size pushed against a straightedge which my rule rests upon to try and produce a consitent width of veneer...
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    Engineered Veneer Offcut Sources

    Hi all, A bit of a shot in the dark here, but could anyone advise where I may be able to purchase erable veneer offcuts? I am a hobbyist that makes small items such as jewellry/trinket boxes and would like to create some abstract/colourful items for friends and family. I am aware that Eden...
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    Veneer guillotine for parquetry.

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could please impart their knowledge & experience? I am a hobbyist that works mainly with veneers, and have a keen interest in parquetry. Up until now I have cut each piece with a scalpel or a fine toothed 'Zona' saw, but I am wanting to speed up the cutting...
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    Matt wood wax

    I have just finished a marquetry/parquetry box with a Morrells waterborne lacquer and am extremely happy with the finish, but would like to use a wax as a final coat, as I like the tactile quality of a waxed surface. Currently the finish is matt with a minimal sheen & and was wondering if...
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    Reasonably priced starter forge

    I was wondering if anyone could please advise. I have no knowledge at all about metalworking as I am a woodworker, so please excuse my naivety in my input. My 13 year ol godson has recently acquired a passion for all things wood and has a huge urge for making his own kitchen knife. (He is a...
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    Another wood idenfication question

    Hi All, My 13 year old godson is becoming extremely interested/obsessed in woodworking, amongst other practical/creative disciplines and has asked me to oversee him during his attempts at making an end grain chopping board. (His first ever project) He claims he has done his research and has...
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    Veneer vacuum press advice

    Hi, I hoping that I can glean some knowledge from the wealth of experience found here? I am a hobbyist who primarily works with veneers. My projects include marquetry pictures, jewellery/trinket boxes & I produce alot of parquetry based designs. Over the years, I have been using homemade...
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    Newbie bandsaw question

    HI, I am wondering if someone could please advise? I am a hobbyist and have just taken the plunge and bought a small bandsaw while the 'Black Friday' reductions were in place. (Axminster Workshop AW1400B) I intend to use it for general purpose lightweight jobs, but my first project is to make...
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    Moore & Wright Square question

    Hi all Probably an simple question for most here, but I am unaware of the correct answer. I bought an old, small boxed Moore and Wright square several years ago that has 'inspection' etched/scribed on the stock. Could anyone please advise on the definition of the word 'inspection' in this...
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    Floor finish advice

    Hi all, I am hoping that I can glean from the wealth of knowledge here? I am a facilities manager at a medium size hotel and we intend to close the site for 9 days during the extremely quiet period in the first couple of weeks of next year. My intentions during this short time is to spruce...
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    Headband Magnifier/Glasses with LED

    Hi All , With Christmas looming and my eyesight failing a little bit, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good quality craft headband magnifier or similar glasses (with LED) that i could ask for as a gift, rather than receiving the generic socks and body wash boxset? I create mainly...
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    Tesa or veneer tape advice

    Hi all, A little advice again if I may? I am planning to create a marquetry picture and was wondering if I may have your input as to whether to use Tesa tape or veneer tape to hold the veneers together prior to glueing it to the substrate. I would ordinarily use veneer tape, but after reading...
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    Another wood identification question

    Hi, I was wondering if i could glean your knowledge in attempting to identify a grain pattern and colour, or as close as possible? I am a F.M. at a pretty well known hotel group and we are planning to have a mini refurb in the winter months when business is slack. The works will include new...
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    Repairing a rendered wall

    Hi all, I would just like to glean your knowledge, if I may? I have just undertaken a mammoth task of removing 20 years worth of bamboo growth which was under decking in a non maintained garden. I cant desrcibe it as any less than a nigthmare & may I suggest that you always grow bamboo in...
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    Gap filling adhesive advice

    HI All, I am hoping you could please advise? I have been asked to glue and rehang a door that has split at the bottom hinge area. It is quite a large split resulting in the hinge screws having no purchase on the timber, thus preventing the door from closing correctly. I am pretty sure that it...
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    Glueing Veneer Christmas Cards. (Experiment)

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could please advise? Bit of a random enquiry, and I hope it is in the correct topic forum. I am planning to make several personalised Christmas cards using 2 pairs of veneers to act as the front and back of the card, with a fabric or wide ribbon glued between...
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    Where can I buy small countersunk brass screws??

    HI all, I was wondering if anyone could please advise ? I am attempting to source a quantity of 5mm, 0 gauge countersunk brass or brass effect wood screws and for the life of me cannot find anything anywhere. I would ideally need a slotted screw, but pozi or phillips would do the job. I have...
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