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    Oak dining table finish

    Hello, Have an oak dining table that we got second hand, probably from one of the big chains, oak furniture land or something similar. We've had it a good 8 years now and use every day. There's a couple deeper scratches but honestly I'm not even worried about getting them out entirely, I just...
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    Go to guide for finishing

    Has anyone got a link to to a good go to guide for pros and cons of various finishes? Between company sponsored lists and American to UK translations I'm a bit lost. I do projects for both interior and exterior and have used a few different finishes basically just winging it every time, but...
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    Idea for fixing reversible box lid

    Thanks! My pyrography is still fairly basic, I too lack the delicacy to master the light texturing that others do. The projects I've created so far have been mostly line work, it's like using a marker pen to draw rather than a pencil. It does create a really appealing texture though, I...
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    Idea for fixing reversible box lid

    Just wanted to say thank you all for your help and suggestions with my games table. As you can see, the added lip and stripped off screw holes has really done the job and made it look far more professional than I had hoped for. Ended up going with a small finger hole after all, mostly because...
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    Idea for fixing reversible box lid

    Magnets was something I'd been considering but the screw holes are not quite symmetrical or evenly placed and I felt they might detract from the overall aesthetic. Was definitely one of my top choices! In terms of lifting, I think when I cut the lid to take the screws off as per profs original...
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    Idea for fixing reversible box lid

    Ah I like this idea. It saves a patch job on the screw holes too which is a bonus. Not feeling the finger hole option, but finding a solution to getting the lid out seems more doable. Thanks Prof!
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    Idea for fixing reversible box lid

    Hello, I've been given an interesting wood box for woodburning, and realised it would make an excellent gaming table. I plan to have a a chess board design on one side, a backgammon design on the other and a felt lined inner for playing pieces and doubling up as a dice rolling table. The...
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