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Err that should be Frake Noir.

My woodworking room is progressing slowly. I’ve decided on Frake Noir cladding - which is beautiful. I would appreciate any advice on how to protect it -ideally so the wood doesn’t darken any more. It’s a lovely warm chocolate colour at the moment so looking for a clear finish. Having looked...

Thanks all. In the end I used an el cheapo power planer, which cost 50 quid, tidied with a router and finished with the rebate plane. Thanks for all the advice.

Thanks everybody for the suggestions. Very helpful and will admit there were many I hadn’t considered. I need to cut 3 , so after 20 minutes with the plane I have ruled this out as a solo technique #-o My saw won’t take a dado set, 9 x 2.5m passes with a handheld router is looking better but...

2520x 280 x 22. Maple. Only need 2440 mm in length for the finished piece

What is the best way to cut it. 2400x34x10mm Tried a table saw but too difficult to control the board and saw lacked oomph on the 34mm cut. Any advice greatly appreciated while I sharpen my rebate plane.....

Excellent contribution, Custard. Thanks for taking the time and effort. Loads of useful learning points.