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Yes, I'm sure Mrs Chop would love that!;)

Hi Vintage Frames - thank you for your very comprehensive reply. There's certainly more to this than I ever thought! And thanks for the links - this stuff is all new to me..

we do have a spare room, but not sure I'd get away with that. I think I might just monitor the temp/ humidity in the garage and take it from there. It sounds like a garage printer might be ok for a good portion of the year ...

Thanks Fleyh I'd keep it covered so not worried about that. With a metal door the temperature does fluctuate throughout the year - hot (ish) in the summer - freezing in the winter.It is 'up north after all!!) It's not damp per se but the cold air inevitably gets in. Maybe I'll bring it in the...

Thanks Johnnyb I realise that was a mistake. every day is a school day. won't do that again

Where do you guys keep your printers? Anyone using a (n enclosed) 3d printer in a garage or is that a recipe for pain? I know filament is hygroscopic and dust can be an issue....

Thanks Ian - will give that a go

Thank you both for your replies. I was quite careful gluing up - certainly not to the extent it's stained but good to know that. I did give it a couple of coats of the sealant shown - maybe not enough? The instructions did say to smooth the surface after sealing - perhaps that doesn't mean...

Couple of firsts for me here: 1st picture frame and 1st time using a stain: My question is why is the stain so patchy? (I'm looking for the lighter, mid frame effect) What I've done: frame cut, glued, sealed, lightly sanded (320G), sealed again, lightly sanded(320G again), stain, dry, stain...

Thank you all. SammyQ -I'm in Newcastle

I've been watching these forums for a while now and decided I should really join the community. Been doing various diy jobs for more years than I can remember, installed a few kitchens/ bathrooms and general house maintenance. Never really been a perfectionist as far as woodworking goes, but...