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    Slab or quarter

    Yes , good shout, I’ll clean it up tomorrow. I suppose figured grain is all well and good, but not if it’s at the edge and shows the Join line . (Although I suppose the bookmatched joins will always look ok. Thanks guys
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    Slab or quarter

    It’s really old , at least 1960 / 70 Not sure what it is exactly , something tropical maybe teak
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    Slab or quarter

    Hi I have a large block of wood about 6ft long . I intend to cut up and glue to make a table top. I don’t know whether or not to cut it into 2 bookmatched pairs (horizontal looking at the photo) or 3 bookmatched pairs (verticality to the photo) I wasn’t sure whether cutting so that the grain is...
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    making ruobo style bench

    Thanks Trigs ,Benchcraft stuff is so expensive though, I used the criss cross by benchcraft because I couldn't find anybody else selling anything like it. I used a veritas screw and a cast iron hand wheel , I'm sure it's not as smooth as a fully benchcraft vice , but it still closes with a spin...
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    making ruobo style bench

    :lol: It hadn't uccured to me the reason of the overhang was to accommodate a tail vice. I left out the tailvice as I'm new to woodwork and not sure what kind of things I will be making on it , with the idea that I would add one later if I felt I needed one. I've made a ukulele so I think I will...
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    making ruobo style bench

    Its been a while, as Ive been waiting on some thicknesser blades to get the two tops flat before attaching them to the frame.
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    Rock 'n' roll!

    It looks awesome, I fancy having a go at guitar building, I've made a ukulele and that turned out well. It'll be nerve wracking putting the strings on and getting everything under tension I bet. You must be desperate to get back and hear her sing for the first time! Great job, looks fab
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    making ruobo style bench

    What a shame, I know what you mean though I still use a little metal toolbox my dad bought me for my 16th birthday
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    making ruobo style bench

    Thanks Tom Yes the wood has been in the garage since befor I was even born and I'm 46 . I hope it does turn out well , I'm really enjoying making it
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    making ruobo style bench

    Hi , I have been building a ruobo style split top bench (no tail vive)using timber my Dad was given years ago. I am new to woodwork and assumed the timber was oak as it was heavy, however after working with it I started having doubts as it had a waxy feel and after some googling suspected it was...
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    Ruobo style bench in Teak I think, What finish?

    Thanks Sam Yes all indications seem to point to teak, but then again the legs look quite chocolatey in colour . I will be finishing putting the base together today after work and Im taking more photos now so will be posting my progress so far on the projects section. If I am going to commit this...
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    Ruobo style bench in Teak I think, What finish?

    :lol: sorry just seen the whole build in projects. It looks great , you've got to be pleased with that ! shame about the nasty woodworm. If mine turns out anything like that I will be over the moon! I've decided not to install a tailvice as I am new to woodwork and am leaning toward musical...
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    Ruobo style bench in Teak I think, What finish?

    Did you put the BLO on with a rag ? It would be great to see a pic of the finished bench
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    Ruobo style bench in Teak I think, What finish?

    Thanks Aidan I'll post a pic of the base all together , if all goes well this weekend
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    Ruobo style bench in Teak I think, What finish?

    Jeeez :shock: it's going to be the most expensive bench in the world! I think I'll get in touch with robbins and see if they want to swap the rest of the timber I have with other hardwood types . I wanted to put the base together this weekend so I need to get hold of some epoxy , I presume...
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    Ruobo style bench in Teak I think, What finish?

    oh wow, I think Id rather it not be now :shock: I intend to use draw bore mortis and tenon Should I epoxy the joints ? its to late for the top. But what if it isn't teak?
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    Ruobo style bench in Teak I think, What finish?

    ha ha yes maybe I should have joined a while ago :? , and if it is teak , hey ho Ive started now and every woodworker needs a bench right ? :D . I have some more of the wood , and only used the not so nice split pieces for the bench. just how expensive is teak anyway ? compared to a different...
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    Ruobo style bench in Teak I think, What finish?

    Thank you for your replies, As I say I'm not sure it is teak, but it has a waxy feel.Ive attached a photo of the wood if anybody could identify it , that would be great Cheers Alex
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    Ruobo style bench in Teak I think, What finish?

    Hello everyone My name is Alex and I am new to this forum. I have recently developed a passion for woodwork, so sold my bike and bought and acquired a garage full of tools. I don't have training , but have transferable skills from my old job in light vehicle body repair. My first big project is...
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