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Chessboard Table. Mainly Iroko & Oak, board is Maple & Albizia. Too many mistakes to list, but should last a couple of weeks/months before it falls apart! 😂😂

Bloody hell Sgian, reading all these replies I feel like taking up metal work!! 😂🤣😂. Seriously though, thanks mate, all good information, especially S I was going to seal the ends with varnish! (not now though). Cheers. Ali

Cheers Austin, started that today. Harder than I expected.

Good idea Rob, thanks mate.

Thanks, very clearly explained.

Roger that, thanks mate.

Cheers Stig. Seal with what?

Our local tree surgeon has offered Walnut to anyone (for free). So I've just collected a small amount to have a go at carving. Should I just let it dry over the next 6 months, or would I be better suited starting while it's still green? Also, cutting boards would be nice. He said he's spent...

Really great job, I love it. I'm gonna try something like that.

Hey Stig, Well done for reaching out mate, there are many on here that know how you feel. I'm an ex squaddie as well (33 years), so I know what its like to lock things away. My penny worth of advice would be to make contact with your local Legion (RBL) on 01252 325558 and have a chat to their...

Then why bother?

Definitely only screw in, don't glue. I've got two benches exactly like yours with 18mm ply on top. Easy to turn over when the time comes.

Just wanted to say thanks to Doug71 for his recommendations of Cetol HLS & Filter 7. I did one undercoat of HLS & two Filter 7 coats. It's a bit rich right now, but should "bed in" and fade slightly. Next job is the frame! 😩

He knows that, its a quote from a PF song. 🤦🏼‍♂️

We'll, that's depressing! 😩

Was it easy to get the floor level in all areas? Or did you have to push & spread the mixture around manually?

Cheers Robbo, I have blow torch, but it's stuck in the plastic housing. Ive admitted defeat and ordered a new rack! 🤷🏼‍♂️

Can just imagine the reactions! 😂😂

Cheers Pete, I'll try this as well.

Great advice, I'll try that thanks.