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    Wood deteriorated

    I have a beautiful Spalted Beech turned bowl. My wife recently put it on a teak table which has a beach vibe, in that it's rough wood and gnarly in its design. The bowl now has a very rough bottom as though it's been eaten by the teak and small chunks are missing and now the bottom of the bowl...
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    Ultrasonic Cleaner

    I am looking for a recommendation for an Ultrasonic Cleaner. I have one but it is very small and only for jewelry, bought from Aldi. I need a bigger one 10-20 for car and bike parts amongst other things. I've done a little research and I'd like a dual-frequency one with a heater. Does anyone...
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    Festool systainer

    I have the Festool Midi Extractor. I wanted a box to fit on top so I can keep my sanding discs in. Does the systainer fit directly on top? Thanks Simon
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    Pigments

    Hi all When I watch Will on The Repair Shop he often uses pigments, powdered ones that he mixes in with water to get the right colour match when he is covering scratches etc. Does anyone know what they are specifically called and where to buy? I've looked on Amazon and they are highly coloured...
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    Oak Bureau

    I've just sanded a 1930s oak bureau. I've bought some sanding sealer to ensure a good, smooth finish too but am wanting some suggestions on how to finish it. I am guessing it will darken naturally as it's quite light at present so I don't wish to darken it much but am open to suggestions on how...
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    Fish Glue

    Hello again all and Merry Christmas Can anyone help me? I am looking for a 500ml-1 litre bottle of Fish glue but and not able ti find any that don't have extortionate shipping fees. Much appreciated. Thank you
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    French polishing

    Hi everyone and seasons greetings A question on ratios. When starting French polishing on a piece of wood, a jewellery box, what is the process? Do you use neat FP or mix with Meths and if so at what ratios? I am a little confused as to what to do. I am using Rustins FP. Thanks so much
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    Help choosing circular saw

    Hello I want to buy my son a circular saw for Christmas. I have a budget of around £250. He is just getting into carpentry and is making a shed soon. I have narrowed it down to three models, two are 240v and one battery. It will be used at home only. For the Milwaulkee I already have the...
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    BBC The Repair Shop polish

    Hi all I don't know if anyone watches this programme but Will, the carpenter, was repairing a chair and he was using some kind of liquid polish and applied it by brush. He then said he was going to buff it up. Does anyone have a clue to what this may be? I am new to this but loved the colour...
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    Wetstone

    I am looking for a wetstone to sharpen my chisels and the occasional knife. There is a huge variety out there but I don't know what the best ones to use are and where from? I have some Irwin Marples chisels so need to look after them. Thankyou
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    Pigment advice

    Hi all Last year I did a 16-week French polishing course. I really enjoyed it so have invested in some kit etc. My inlaws have asked me to repair their table which was french polished but I need some darker pigment, well all sorts of pigments as I haven't got any at all. I am looking for the...
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